Tamil Cinema's celebration of Jallikattu - Special Slide show

The entire state is united in upholding the Tamil culture and save it’s ancient sport Jallikattu now and Tamil cinema as always, been mirroring and documenting our culture at all times that have passed by. Here we take a look at some of the films that gave prominence to Jallikattu with the biggest superstars of Kollywood playing the veerans.

Thaaikupin Thaaram

Makkal Thilagam MGR was the first hero who played the jallikattu sport in his movie ‘Thaikku Pin Thaaram’ and in fact the entire climax is dedicated to subduing a raging bull.

Veerapandiya Kattabomman

The specialty in this much celebrated classic is the Nadigar Thilagam looks on and animatedly encourages while the Kadhal Mannan Gemini Ganesan subdues a bull to win the hands of the Nattiya Peroli Padmini.

Murattu Kaalai

Makkal Kalaigniar Jaishankar’s first film as a full fledged villain, he taunts Superstar Rajinikanth who takes on the bull in his own inimitable style.

Virumaandi

When the Ulaganayagan touches a subject you have authenticity written all over it and just watch ‘Virumaandi’ again for the riveting sight of him doing it as a well trained professional. It's no wonder Kamal is a vociferous supporter of Jallikatttu as he has owned three bulls.

Rajakumaran

Ilayathilagam Prabhu’s 100th film ‘Rajakumaran’ is set in a village backdrop and the jallikattu is given its own importance as he fights the unconquered bull of the villain Nassar.

Cheran Pandian

Sarathkumar got his first break as a hero in ‘Cheran Pandian’ and director K. S. Ravikumar gave him a mass intro when he saves Anand Babu by fighting off a bull.

Aravaan

The talented but unsung Aadhi gave his all to Vasanthabalan’s vision of the 18th Century Tamil culture and the jallikattu figures in an important scene also featuring Pasupathi.

Baahubali

The hulk Rana Dagubatti gets to deal with an ancient hulk of a bull in the one of the biggest blockbusters of South India ever on the world stage.

Ilami

A small film that released on November 25th last year went unnoticed, but the unique thing about this one written and directed by Julian Prabhakar is that it is fully dedicated to Jallikattu. It will be nice if the film can be re-released and Tamilians can recognize the laudable effort and give the makers what they deserve.

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Santhanathevan and Karuppan

Director Ameer has announced that his upcoming 'Santhanathevan' starring Arya, Sathya and himself has Jallikattu as its backdrop and the stills released so far also endorse the same. Similarly it is being reported that Vijay Sethupathi's 'Karuppan' directed by Panneerselvam also gives prominence to the ancient Tamil sport Yeru Thazhuvudhal.

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