Synopsis
Darbar is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by AR Murugadoss, produced by Allirajah Subaskaran under Lyca Productions.
The film stars Rajinikanth, Suniel Shetty, Nayanthara, and Nivetha Thomas. It follows Aaditya Arunasalam (Rajinikanth), the commissioner of Mumbai Police, who sets out to curb the city's rampant drug-trafficking and prostitution.
When he uncovers a deep controversy linked to an international drug lord, however, he tries to fulfill his secret agenda. The film marks Rajinikanth's first role as a police officer in 27 years following Pandiyan (1992).
The project's working title was Thalaivar 167 and the title Darbar was officially announced on 9 April 2019. Principal photography commenced the same month, mostly in Mumbai, and was completed in October 2019.
Anirudh Ravichander composed the music for the film, with Santosh Sivan as the cinematographer and A. Sreekar Prasad as the editor.
