Thalapathi (Translation: Commander) is a 1991 Tamil film written and directed by Mani Ratnam and produced by G. Venkateswaran under the banner of G. V. Films. It stars Rajnikanth, Mammootty and Shobana in the lead roles with Arvind Swamy, Srividya, Amrish Puri, Bhanupriya, Nagesh, and Charuhasan essaying supporting ones. The theme is loosely based on the friendship between Karna and Duryodhana of the Hindu epic, Mahabharata. The score and soundtrack were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film, which notably features the last collaboration of Mani Ratnam and Ilaiyaraaja, was dubbed and released in Telugu and Hindi as Dalapathi. The film, being set in a contemporary milieu at the time of its release, emerged as a critical and commercial success during its theatrical run.

Surya (Rajinikanth), the abandoned child of fourteen-year-old unwed mother Kalyani (Srividya), is brought up by a generous lady living in slums. He grows up to become a fearless kind-hearted slum king who fights the injustice that takes place daily. These qualities lead him to cross swords with the local don Devarajan (Deva) (Mammootty). Deva's friend Ramana is fatally beaten up by Surya, and he threatens Surya that he will find himself in a dangerous situation if the friend was laid to rest. His friend passes away, and Surya gets placed in prison. However, when Deva discovers Ramana's offense, he decides to get Surya released from jail.

Stunt Silva (born 6 June 1973) is an Indian stunt actor and action director in Tamil and Telugu cinema. He made his debut in the 2007 Telugu Film film Yama donga.Which was directed by S. S. Rajamouli, The main cast was Jr. NTR and Priyamani. In this movie the beginning chase of the hero introduction was made in the style of Parkour Free running, first time in South Indian film industry, which got great applause from critics and mass audience also.

Silva Stunts choreographed as an action director for the following movies in different languages.

He also appeared in Velayudham, Mankatha, Goa, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, Saroja, Eeram, Vaanam, Osthi, and Yaaradi Nee Mohini.

Silva born on 6th June, 1973 in India at Tuticorin town (South Tamil Nadu). Since from childhood he had interested in sports Athlete, Kabadi, and High jump and watching action movies. He trained in karate and kung fu by various professionals. To fulfill his aim as an action director in film industry, He had taken proper training from the South Indian Film industry Action Directors.