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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.

Jallikattu
Poster
Directed by	Manivannan
Screenplay by	Manivannan
Story by	Vietnam Veedu Sundaram
Produced by	Chitra Ramu Chitra Lakshmanan
Starring	Sivaji Ganesan Sathyaraj Radha M. N. Nambiar
Cinematography	A. Sabapathy
Edited by	Chandran
Music by	Ilaiyaraaja
Production company	Seetha Lakshmi Art Films
Distributed by	Seetha Lakshmi Art Films
Release date	28 August 1987 (1987-08-28)
Running time	140 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

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
Released	1987
Recorded	1987
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Length	22:35
Producer	Ilaiyaraaja

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.

Track	Song	Singer(s)	Duration
1	"Yethanaiyo"	Mano, S. Janaki	4:24
2	"Yeriyil Oru"	Malaysia Vasudevan	4:25
3	"Hey Raja"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Mano	4:31
4	"Kathi Chandai Poadaamale"	K. S. Chithra	4:22
5	"Kaadhal Kizhiye"	Mano, S. Janaki	4:53

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]

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