Thalappavu (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2008, Thalappavu is a crime film directed by Madhupal, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Thalappavu (English: The Headgear ) is a 2008 Malayalam film based on the story of Naxal Varghese and Police Constable P. Ramachandran Pillai, directed by Madhupal and written by Babu Janardhanan. The film portrays the social and political issues of the Naxalite era of the 1970s in Kerala.
Who’s in it. Thalappavu stars Lal as S. Raveendran Pillai, Prithviraj Sukumaran as Joseph, Dhanya Mary Varghese as Saramma and Atul Kulkarni as Krishnadeva Saivar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Thalappavu has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thalappavu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thalappavu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thalappavu (2008)?
- In US, Thalappavu is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thalappavu worth watching?
- Thalappavu holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Thalappavu?
- Thalappavu stars Lal, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Dhanya Mary Varghese, Atul Kulkarni and Balu Varghese.