Jallikattu (1987 film)

Jallikattu (transl. Bull-vaulting)[1] is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language vigilante film directed by Manivannan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sathyaraj and Radha. The film, produced by Chitra Ramu and Chitra Lakshmanan,[2] had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 28 August 1987. The title of the film is a reference to the traditional Tamil sport of the same name.

For the 2019 film, see Jallikattu (2019).

Jallikattu
Poster
Directed byManivannan
Screenplay byManivannan
Story byVietnam Veedu Sundaram
Produced byChitra Ramu
Chitra Lakshmanan
Starring
CinematographyA. Sabapathy
Edited byChandran
Music byIlaiyaraaja
Production
company
Seetha Lakshmi Art Films
Distributed bySeetha Lakshmi Art Films
Release date
  • 28 August 1987 (1987-08-28)
Running time
140 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

The story begins with Arjun (Sathyaraj) being arrested for multiple crimes. In the past, Arjun was a happy-go-lucky young man. His brother (Delhi Ganesh), a factory's union leader, clashed with his superiors (M. N. Nambiar, Malaysia Vasudevan and Chitra Lakshmanan) for a bonus. In the meantime, Arjun fell in love with Radha (Radha). To help the labourers, Arjun cheated the factory's owners as a fake income tax officer, he managed to take all their black money and he gave it to the labourers. The owners of the factory trap Arjun's brother, sister-in-law and his niece in their house. Arjun's sister in-law is raped and the three are killed. Arjun then tried to kill the culprit and failed. Siva Prasad (Captain Raju), Radha's brother, advised him to surrender but, being an innocent in this case, he refused. However, Siva Prasad arrested him by surprise. Arjun was then tortured. Therefore, a bald Arjun comes to the court. Despite everything being against Arjun, the judge Ram Prakash (Sivaji Ganesan) feels that he is innocent. So Ram Prakash sentences that Arjun will be under house arrest on his isolated island. Ram Prakash and Arjun slowly begin bonding as friends again and Radha (Radha) shows up again after being removed from the island and shoots Ram Prakash After few plots, twists and turns, Ram Prakash (Sivaji Ganesan) reveals his motive on choosing Arjun (Sathyaraj) Rama Prakash's granddaughter is kidnapped and held at ransom to release a criminal linked to above 3 criminals, and is raped and murdered brutally when Judge Ram Prakash upholds law and sentences the criminal to death by hanging. Ram Prakash trains Arjun well in many skills and the climax gets interesting on how Arjun overtakes his enemies one by one.

Cast

Production

Jallikattu is the first collaboration between Sivaji Ganesan and Manivannan.[3]

Soundtrack
Jallikattu
Soundtrack album by
Ilaiyaraaja
Released1987
Recorded1987
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length22:35
ProducerIlaiyaraaja

The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics written by Gangai Amaran.[4][5][6] The track, Kathi chandai podaamalae is reused from the movie Kadalora Kavithaigal also composed by Ilaiyaraaja.

TrackSongSinger(s)Duration
1"Yethanaiyo"Mano, S. Janaki4:24
2"Yeriyil Oru"Malaysia Vasudevan4:25
3"Hey Raja"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Mano4:31
4"Kathi Chandai Poadaamale"K. S. Chithra4:22
5"Kaadhal Kizhiye"Mano, S. Janaki4:53

Release and reception

Jallikattu faced issues with the Censor Board before release as the Board "felt it may show the judiciary in poor light" and made a few cuts.[7] Jallikattu was a commercially successful film. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. G. Ramachandran attended the 100th day celebrations which was his last function before his death on 24 December 1987.[8]

References
  1. Baskaran, S. Theodore (2008). Sivaji Ganesan: Profile of an Icon. Wisdom Tree. p. 100. ISBN 978-81-8328-396-0.
  2. "திரைப்பட தயாரிப்பாளர் சித்ரா ராமு காலமானார் || Tamil film Producer chitra ramu passes away". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). 5 November 2016. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  3. Rao, Subha J. (11 May 2013). "Fifty and counting". The Hindu. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  4. "Jallikattu : Tamil Movie". hummaa.com. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  5. "Download Jallikattu by Ilaiyaraaja on Nokia Music". music.ovi.com. Archived from the original on 15 June 2013. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  6. "Jalli Kattu — Illayaraja — Sivaji Ganesan, Sathiyaraj Songs". thiraipaadal.com. Retrieved 13 June 2013.
  7. "Films on quota politics come with reservations | Chennai News - Times of India".
  8. "பாமரர்களால் இன்றும் கொண்டாடப்படும் தலைவன் - சினிமாவுக்குள்ளே ஒரு சினிமா- EPISODE – 196". Retrieved 24 December 2019.
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