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Thalaivaa
2013
· Movie
· 182 min
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63/100
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A young man living a peaceful life in Dubai as a dance instructor is called back to his hometown in Mumbai after his father, a respected community leader, is murdered. Reluctantly stepping into his father's shoes, he discovers the vast extent of his father's influence and the deep-seated corruption that led to his death. Forced to abandon his carefree existence, he must navigate the dangerous world of politics and crime to bring justice to his community and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy that took his father's life.
Details
- Director
- A. L. Vijay
- Writer
- A. L. Vijay
- Studio
- Sri Mishri Production
- Released
- 20 August 2013
- Country
- India
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 182 min
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