Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1988, Dharmathin Thalaivan is an action, drama and family film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. When Raju loses his soft-spoken, loving elder brother Balu in a fight, he gives up his violent ways. However, his life changes for the better when he meets his brother's lookalike, who is a criminal.
Who’s in it. Dharmathin Thalaivan stars Rajinikanth as Balu(lecturer) and Shankar, Prabhu as Raju, Suhasini Maniratnam as Sumathi and Khushboo as Devi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Dharmathin Thalaivan has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dharmathin Thalaivan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dharmathin Thalaivan tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dharmathin Thalaivan (1988)?
- In US, Dharmathin Thalaivan is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dharmathin Thalaivan worth watching?
- Dharmathin Thalaivan holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dharmathin Thalaivan?
- Dharmathin Thalaivan stars Rajinikanth, Prabhu, Suhasini Maniratnam, Khushboo and Nassar.
- When was Dharmathin Thalaivan released?
- Dharmathin Thalaivan was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.