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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Chatrapathy
| image          = Chatrapathy 2004 poster.jpg
| image          = Chatrapathy_poster.jpg
| caption        = Poster
| caption        = Chatrapathy DVD
| director      = Srimahesh
| director      = Srimahesh
| producer      = Babu Raja
| producer      = Babu Raja
| starring      = [[R. Sarathkumar]]<br />[[Nikita Thukral]]
| starring      = [[R. Sarathkumar]]<br />[[Nikita Thukral]]
| music          = [[S. A. Rajkumar]]
| cinematography = Karthik Raja
| cinematography = Karthik Raja
| editing        = V. Jaishankar
| editing        = V. Jaishankar
| distributor    =
| music          = [[S. A. Rajkumar]]
| studio        = JJ Films
| studio        = JJ Films
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2004|11|12}}  
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2004|11|11}}
| runtime        =
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Tamil
| language      = Tamil
| budget        =
}}
}}
'''''Chatrapathy''''' is a 2004 [[Tamil language|Tamil]] [[Action film|action]] [[thriller film]] directed by Srimahesh. The film features [[R. Sarathkumar]] and [[Nikita Thukral]] in lead roles whilst [[Vadivelu]], [[Mahadevan (actor)|Mahadevan]], and [[Adithya (actor)|Adithya Menon]] play supporting roles. The film was released in February 2004 and later re-released in Hindi under the dubbed title of ''The Great Chatrapathy''.<ref>http://www.thiraipadam.com/cgi-bin/movie_review.pl?id=349&user_name=bbalaji&review_lang=english&lang=english</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20041215190812/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/11/19/stories/2004111902260301.htm ]</ref>
'''''Chatrapathy''''' is a 2004 Indian [[Tamil language]] [[action film]] directed by Srimahesh in his debut. The film stars [[R. Sarathkumar]] and [[Nikita Thukral]] whilst [[Vadivelu]], [[Mahadevan (actor)|Mahadevan]], and [[Adithya Menon]] play supporting roles. The film was released on 11 November 2004.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chatrapathy (2004) |url=https://screen4screen.com/movies/chatrapathy |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111110544/https://screen4screen.com/movies/chatrapathy |archive-date=11 November 2023 |access-date=7 February 2024 |website=Screen 4 Screen}}</ref>


==Plot==
== Plot ==
Saravanan ([[R. Sarathkumar|Sarathkumar]]), is a bus driver and Kili ([[Vadivelu]]), is the bus cleaner in a college. He also takes care of an orphanage which is home to many children and old-aged people. Indhu ([[Nikita Thukral]]), a student of the college, tries to woo Saravanan. Meanwhile, a few rowdies are found dead. Those rowdies happened to be henchmen of Chakravarthy ([[Mahadevan (actor)|Mahadevan]]), a local powerful politician. It is revealed that Saravanan is the man behind the murders.  
Saravanan is a bus driver and Kili is the bus cleaner in a college. He also takes care of an orphanage which is home to many children and old-aged people. Indhu, a student of the college, tries to woo Saravanan. Meanwhile, a few rowdies are found dead. Those rowdies happened to be henchmen of Chakravarthy, a local powerful politician. It is revealed that Saravanan is the man behind the murders.


A flashback is shown where Saravanan’s actual name is Chatrapathi. He is an army major and recipient of “Paramveer Chakra” award, which is considered to be one of the prestigious awards in the army. On his visit to his native village in Tamil Nadu, Chatrapathi finds that Chakravarthy has grabbed majority of the land in his village from poor farmers with plans of constructing a beer factory. Chakravarthy also troubles Chatrapathi’s widowed sister ([[Saranya Ponvannan]]) by forcing her to hand over her land where she runs a small orphanage. As Chatrapathi opposes this, Chakravarthy and his henchmen beat up Chatrapathi and his sister, following which she dies. They also demolish the orphanage, which leads to the deaths of a few children. They also finally grab the land. An angered Chatrapathi kills Chakravarthy’s henchmen and goes into hiding to escape from police, waiting for an opportunity to kill Chakravarthy.
A flashback is shown where Saravanan's actual name is Chatrapathy. He is an army major and recipient of [[Param Vir Chakra]], the highest military decoration in India. On his visit to his native village in Tamil Nadu, Chatrapathy finds that Chakravarthy has grabbed majority of the land in his village from poor farmers with plans of constructing a beer factory. Chakravarthy also troubles Chatrapathy's widowed sister by forcing her to hand over her land where she runs a small orphanage. As Chatrapathy opposes this, Chakravarthy and his henchmen beat up Chatrapathy and his sister cheating, following which she dies. They also demolish the orphanage, which leads to the deaths of a few children. They also finally grab the land. An angered Chatrapathy kills Chakravarthy's henchmen and goes into hiding to escape from police, waiting for an opportunity to kill Chakravarthy.


Chakravarthy finds out that Chatrapathi is behind him for taking revenge and tries to protect himself. However Chatrapathi kills Chakravarthy in the end and surrenders to the police. The court hands over Chatrapathi to the army.
Chakravarthy finds out that Chatrapathy is behind him for taking revenge and tries to protect himself. However Chatrapathy kills Chakravarthy cheating in the end and surrenders to the police. The court hands over Chatrapathy to the army.


==Cast==
== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
{{cast listing|
*[[R. Sarathkumar|Sarathkumar]] as Major Chatrapathi alias Saravanan  
*[[R. Sarathkumar]] as Major Chatrapathy alias Saravanan
*[[Nikita Thukral]] as Indhu
*[[Nikita Thukral]] as Indhu
*[[Vadivelu]] as Kili
*[[Vadivelu]] as Kili
*[[Mahadevan (actor)|Mahadevan]] as Chakravarthy
*[[Mahadevan (actor)|Mahadevan]] as Chakravarthy Pandian
*[[Adithya (actor)|Adithya Menon]] as Siva
*[[Pradeep Rawat (actor)|Pradeep Rawat]] as Vajravelu
*[[Prakash Raj]] as Karuppusamy
*[[Ashish Vidyarthi]] as Vishwanathan
*[[Mahesh Manjrekar]] as Krishnasamy, Karuppusamy's elder brother.
*[[Manivannan]] as Jagadhalapradhaban
*[[Nadhiya]] as Shakunthala Devi
*[[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]] as Kalyani
*[[Radha Ravi]] as SoundaraPandi
*[[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Vellathurai
*[[Adithya Menon]] as Siva
*[[Saranya Ponvannan]] as Saravanan's sister
*[[Saranya Ponvannan]] as Saravanan's sister
*[[Pooja Lokesh]] as Chakravarthy's wife
*[[Pooja Lokesh]] as Chakravarthy's deputy
*[[Rajesh (actor)|Rajesh]]
*[[Rajesh (Tamil actor)|Rajesh]]
*[[Ilavarasu]]
*[[Ilavarasu]] as Deputy Commissioner
*[[Sabitha Anand]]
*[[Sabitha Anand]]
*[[Jasper (actor)|Jasper]]
*[[Jasper (actor)|Jasper]]
*[[Madhan Bob]]
*[[Madhan Bob]]
*[[Halwa Vasu]]
*[[Bava Lakshmanan]] as Police constable
*[[Pyramid Natarajan]]
*[[Pyramid Natarajan]]
*[[Vasu Vikram]]
*[[Vasu Vikram]]
*[[Singamuthu]]
*[[Singamuthu]]
*[[Bonda Mani]]
*[[Bonda Mani]]
*[[Ravichandran (Tamil actor)|Ravichandran]]
*[[Ravichandran (Tamil actor)|Ravichandran]] as Judge
*[[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]] in a special appearance
*[[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]] in a special appearance
{{colend}}
}}


==Soundtrack==
== Production ==
The film is the directorial debut of Srimahesh.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pillai |first=Sreedhar |date=8 November 2004 |title=Treat from tinseldom |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/11/08/stories/2004110801810500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050503213916/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/11/08/stories/2004110801810500.htm |archive-date=3 May 2005 |access-date=20 December 2024 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> It was shot in various locations including Chennai, Pondicherry, Tuticorin, New Delhi, Kumbakonam, Bangkok, Kulu Manali and Bangalore.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 October 2004 |title=Chatrapathy |url=http://www.cinesouth.com/scopes/previews/new/chatra.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050216063254/http://www.cinesouth.com/scopes/previews/new/chatra.shtml |archive-date=16 February 2005 |access-date=13 July 2024 |website=Cinesouth}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2 November 2004 |title=Chatrapati |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Onlocation/chatrapati |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051205000603/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Onlocation/chatrapati.asp |archive-date=5 December 2005 |access-date=17 July 2024 |website=Chennai Online}}</ref> This was the debut film of Anal Arasu as stunt choreographer.<ref>{{cite web |date=5 November 2004 |title=Action packed |url=http://www.screenindia.com/fullstory.php?content_id=9354 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041110030019/http://www.screenindia.com/fullstory.php?content_id=9354 |archive-date=10 November 2004 |access-date=12 August 2025 |website=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]]}}</ref>


{{Infobox album
== Soundtrack ==
| name        = Chatrapathy
The music was composed by [[S. A. Rajkumar]] and released on Star Music.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 January 2004 |title=Chatrapathy |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/chatrapathy/JY2okdwUYAw_ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240207052157/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/chathirapathi/JY2okdwUYAw_ |archive-date=7 February 2024 |access-date=7 February 2024 |website=[[JioSaavn]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sukran, Aasai Vachen, Chatrapathi Tamil Audio CDs |url=https://www.vintageav.shop/product/sukran-aasai-vachen-chatrapathi-tamil-audio-cds/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250328071042/https://www.vintageav.shop/product/sukran-aasai-vachen-chatrapathi-tamil-audio-cds/ |archive-date=28 March 2025 |access-date=28 March 2025 |website=VintageAV.shop |language=en}}</ref>
| type        = Soundtrack
 
| artist       = [[S. A. Rajkumar]]
{{track listing
| cover       =  
| extra_column  = Singer(s)
| released    = 2004
| headline      = Track listing
| recorded    = 2004
| total_length  = 21:59
| genre       = [[Soundtrack]]
| title1        = Kaadhal Theviravathi
| length       = 21:59
| extra1        = [[Mathangi Jagdish]], [[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]]
| label       = Star Music
| lyrics1       = [[Arivumathi]]
| producer    = [[S. A. Rajkumar]]
| length1      = 4:39
| prev_title  = [[Arivumani]]
| title2       = Naanga Ninna
| prev_year    = 2004
| extra2        = [[Pop Shalini]], [[Palakkad Sreeram]], [[Kalpana Raghavendar|Kalpana]]
| next_title  = [[Kannadi Pookal]]
| lyrics2      = [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]
| next_year    = 2005
| length2      = 4:30
| title3        = Nee Ragasiyamaga
| extra3       = [[Vasundhara Das]], [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]]
| lyrics3      = [[Pa. Vijay]]
| length3       = 4:34
| title4       = Ore Oru Raathirikku
| extra4        = [[Malathy Lakshman|Malathy Lakshman]]
| lyrics4      = [[Na. Muthukumar]]
| length4      = 4:42
| title5        = Vettripathi Veerapathi
| extra5        = Nellai Muthuperumal, S.A. Rajkumar
| lyrics5      = [[S. A. Rajkumar]]
| length5      = 3:34
}}
}}


The music was composed by S.A. Rajkumar and Released on Star Music.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chathirapathi - All Songs - Download or Listen Free - Saavn |url=https://www.saavn.com/album/chathirapathi/JY2okdwUYAw_ |accessdate=16 November 2018 |date=1 January 2004}}</ref>
== Critical reception ==
S. R. Ashok Kumar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "The film has love, sentiment, and heroism as the title suggests. The dialogue is crisp and director Srimahesh who makes his debut is also in charge of story, screenplay and dialogue. He should have worked a little more, mainly in the second half".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=S. R. Ashok |date=19 November 2004 |title=Chatrapathi |url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/11/19/stories/2004111902260301.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041215190812/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/11/19/stories/2004111902260301.htm |archive-date=15 December 2004 |access-date=17 January 2022 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> Visual Dasan of ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' praised the acting of Sarathkumar and Nikitha and Rajkumar's music and also appreciated the director portraying Sarathkumar's transformation and flashback.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=தாசன் |first=விஷுவல் |date=21 November 2004 |title=சத்ரபதி |url=https://archive.org/details/kalki2004-11-21/page/8/mode/2up |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240207052651/https://archive.org/details/kalki2004-11-21/page/8/mode/2up |archive-date=7 February 2024 |access-date=7 February 2024 |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |page=8 |language=ta |via=[[Internet Archive]]}}</ref> ''[[Sify]]'' wrote, "''Chatrapathy'' is an escapist film meant only for those who enjoy mass masala films devoid of any logic or reason".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chatrapathy |url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=13610221&ctid=5&cid=2429 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041208091159/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=13610221&ctid=5&cid=2429 |archive-date=8 December 2004 |access-date=7 February 2024 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> G. Ulaganathan of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' wrote, "To some extent the director is able to maintain the suspense over the identity of Sarath Kumar till the interval. But once it is revealed, the film goes on predictable lines".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ulaganathan |first=G. |date=19 December 2004 |title=Chatrapathy |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/dec192004/mr5.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050220232733/http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/dec192004/mr5.asp |archive-date=20 February 2005 |access-date=26 March 2025 |website=[[Deccan Herald]]}}</ref>


{{tracklist|
== References ==
| extra_column = Singer(s)
{{reflist}}
| headline = Track-List
| total_length = 21:59
| title1 = Kaadhal Theviravathi
| extra1 = [[Mathangi Jagdish]], [[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]]
| lyrics1 = [[Arivumathi]]
| length1 = 4:39
| title2 = Naanga Ninna
| extra2 = [[Pop Shalini]], [[Palakkad Sreeram]], [[Kalpana Raghavendar|Kalpana]]
| lyrics2 = [[Vaali (poet)|Vaali]]
| length2 = 4:30
| title3 = Nee Ragasiyamaga
| extra3 = [[Vasundhara Das]], [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]]
| lyrics3 = [[P. Vijay]]
| length3 = 4:34
| title4 = Ore Oru Raathirikku
| extra4 = [[Malathy Lakshman|Malathi]]
| lyrics4 = [[Na. Muthukumar]]
| length4 = 4:42
| title5 = Vettripathi Veerapathi
| extra5 = Nellai Muthuperumal, S.A. Rajkumar
| lyrics5 = [[S. A. Rajkumar]]
| length5 = 3:34
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==References==
== External links ==
{{reflist}}
* {{IMDb title}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes}}


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Chatrapathy
Poster
Directed bySrimahesh
Produced byBabu Raja
StarringR. Sarathkumar
Nikita Thukral
Music byS. A. Rajkumar
CinematographyKarthik Raja
Edited byV. Jaishankar
Production
company
JJ Films
Release date
  • 11 November 2004 (2004-11-11)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Chatrapathy is a 2004 Indian Tamil language action film directed by Srimahesh in his debut. The film stars R. Sarathkumar and Nikita Thukral whilst Vadivelu, Mahadevan, and Adithya Menon play supporting roles. The film was released on 11 November 2004.[1]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Saravanan is a bus driver and Kili is the bus cleaner in a college. He also takes care of an orphanage which is home to many children and old-aged people. Indhu, a student of the college, tries to woo Saravanan. Meanwhile, a few rowdies are found dead. Those rowdies happened to be henchmen of Chakravarthy, a local powerful politician. It is revealed that Saravanan is the man behind the murders.

A flashback is shown where Saravanan's actual name is Chatrapathy. He is an army major and recipient of Param Vir Chakra, the highest military decoration in India. On his visit to his native village in Tamil Nadu, Chatrapathy finds that Chakravarthy has grabbed majority of the land in his village from poor farmers with plans of constructing a beer factory. Chakravarthy also troubles Chatrapathy's widowed sister by forcing her to hand over her land where she runs a small orphanage. As Chatrapathy opposes this, Chakravarthy and his henchmen beat up Chatrapathy and his sister cheating, following which she dies. They also demolish the orphanage, which leads to the deaths of a few children. They also finally grab the land. An angered Chatrapathy kills Chakravarthy's henchmen and goes into hiding to escape from police, waiting for an opportunity to kill Chakravarthy.

Chakravarthy finds out that Chatrapathy is behind him for taking revenge and tries to protect himself. However Chatrapathy kills Chakravarthy cheating in the end and surrenders to the police. The court hands over Chatrapathy to the army.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

The film is the directorial debut of Srimahesh.[2] It was shot in various locations including Chennai, Pondicherry, Tuticorin, New Delhi, Kumbakonam, Bangkok, Kulu Manali and Bangalore.[3][4] This was the debut film of Anal Arasu as stunt choreographer.[5]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar and released on Star Music.[6][7]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Kaadhal Theviravathi"ArivumathiMathangi Jagdish, Srinivas4:39
2."Naanga Ninna"VaaliPop Shalini, Palakkad Sreeram, Kalpana4:30
3."Nee Ragasiyamaga"Pa. VijayVasundhara Das, Karthik4:34
4."Ore Oru Raathirikku"Na. MuthukumarMalathy Lakshman4:42
5."Vettripathi Veerapathi"S. A. RajkumarNellai Muthuperumal, S.A. Rajkumar3:34
Total length:21:59

Critical reception[edit | edit source]

S. R. Ashok Kumar of The Hindu wrote, "The film has love, sentiment, and heroism as the title suggests. The dialogue is crisp and director Srimahesh who makes his debut is also in charge of story, screenplay and dialogue. He should have worked a little more, mainly in the second half".[8] Visual Dasan of Kalki praised the acting of Sarathkumar and Nikitha and Rajkumar's music and also appreciated the director portraying Sarathkumar's transformation and flashback.[9] Sify wrote, "Chatrapathy is an escapist film meant only for those who enjoy mass masala films devoid of any logic or reason".[10] G. Ulaganathan of Deccan Herald wrote, "To some extent the director is able to maintain the suspense over the identity of Sarath Kumar till the interval. But once it is revealed, the film goes on predictable lines".[11]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Chatrapathy (2004)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 11 November 2023. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  2. ↑ Pillai, Sreedhar (8 November 2004). "Treat from tinseldom". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 May 2005. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
  3. ↑ "Chatrapathy". Cinesouth. 12 October 2004. Archived from the original on 16 February 2005. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  4. ↑ "Chatrapati". Chennai Online. 2 November 2004. Archived from the original on 5 December 2005. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  5. ↑ "Action packed". Screen. 5 November 2004. Archived from the original on 10 November 2004. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  6. ↑ "Chatrapathy". JioSaavn. 1 January 2004. Archived from the original on 7 February 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  7. ↑ "Sukran, Aasai Vachen, Chatrapathi Tamil Audio CDs". VintageAV.shop. Archived from the original on 28 March 2025. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
  8. ↑ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (19 November 2004). "Chatrapathi". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 December 2004. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  9. ↑ தாசன், விஷுவல் (21 November 2004). "சத்ரபதி". Kalki (in தமிழ்). p. 8. Retrieved 7 February 2024 – via Internet Archive.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  10. ↑ "Chatrapathy". Sify. Archived from the original on 8 December 2004. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  11. ↑ Ulaganathan, G. (19 December 2004). "Chatrapathy". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 20 February 2005. Retrieved 26 March 2025.

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