Finally, we’ve gotten around to watching Thalapathi.
Featuring Rajnikanth, Mammooty and Shobana, Thalapathi came out in 1991.
We were surprised to see the story, screenplay, dialog and direction for Thalapathi credited to Mani Ratnam. Just wasn’t aware that Thalapathi was a Mani Ratnam film.
Here’s what we’ve seen so far – two stupid fights, the first with a thug Ramana and the second with Devarajan’s henchmen.
Yes, we’re also past the famous Rajni-Sonu Walia song Rakkamma Kaiya Thattu.
God, Sonu Walia is so cute. Wonder what she’s up to these days. Last we heard, she lives somewhere around here (i.e. in the U.S.). The cutie-pie must be in her late 30s now (actually 45, as pointed out by SI reader chaitu1987). 
Oh, we almost forgot. Music is by Ilayaraja.
By the way, Rajnikanth’s attempts at dancing are hilarious. Where did this clown pick up such weird steps?
We’ll update this post after completing the movie.
Update:
Inspired from the great Indian epic Mahabharat, Thalapathi is a mediocre movie with a bunch of stupid fights, poorly choreographed dances and a less-than-compelling story. Continue reading »
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