Jallikattu is a 1987 Tamil-language crime film directed by Manivannan. The film features Sivaji Ganesan, Sathyaraj and Radha in lead roles.
The film, produced by Chitra Ramu and Chitra Lakshmanan, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 28 August 1987. The film with its innovative story line was well received by critics and turned out to be a blockbuster.
The title of the film is a reference to the traditional Tamil sport of the same name. At the film success celebration, M. G. Ramachandran presented the shields to all technicians.
Directed by – Manivannan
Produced by – Chitra Ramu & Chitra Lakshmanan
Written by – Vietnam Veedu Sundaram
Screenplay by – Manivannan
Story by – Vietnam Veedu Sundaram
Starring – Sivaji Ganesan, Sathyaraj, Radha, MN Nambiar, Janagaraj, Malaysia Vasudevan, Captain Raju
Music by – Ilaiyaraaja
Cinematography – A. Sabapathy
Edited by – Chandran
Production – Seetha Lakshmi Art Films
Distributed by – Seetha Lakshmi Art Films
Release date – 28 August 1987
Running time – 140 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
