Nayakan (1987)
Are you a good man or a bad man?
Velu Naicker, who witnesses the brutal murder of his father, kills a corrupt policeman and escapes to Mumbai, only to become a gangster.
Director: Mani Ratnam
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 156 min
Release Date: October 21, 1987
Cast
- Kamal Haasan - Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
- Saranya Ponvannan - Neela
- Karthika - Charumati
- Janagaraj - Selvam
- Vijayan - Durai
- M. V. Vasudeva Rao - Hussain Bhai
- Delhi Ganesh - Iyer
- Nizhalgal Ravi - Surya
- Nassar - Assistant Commissioner Patil
- Tara - Shakila
Screenplay
- Pulamaipithan (Lyricist)
- Ilaiyaraaja (Lyricist)
- Balakumaran (Dialogue)
- Mani Ratnam (Story)
- Mani Ratnam (Screenplay)
Music: Ilaiyaraaja
Cinematography: P. C. Sreeram
Editing: V. T. Vijayan, B. Lenin
Production: Sujatha Films, Muktha Films
Country: India
Language: Marathi, English, தமிழ், తెలుగు, हिन्दी
Original Language: ta
Themes
Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
gangster, gang war, symbolism, revenge, religion, india, family tragedy, rise to power, corrupt system, life in the slums
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nayakan about?
- Velu Naicker, who witnesses the brutal murder of his father, kills a corrupt policeman and escapes to Mumbai, only to become a gangster.
- Who directed Nayakan?
- Nayakan was directed by Mani Ratnam.
- Who stars in Nayakan?
- Nayakan stars Kamal Haasan, Saranya Ponvannan, Karthika, Janagaraj, Vijayan, M. V. Vasudeva Rao.
- How long is Nayakan?
- Nayakan has a runtime of 2h 36m (156 minutes).
- What genre is Nayakan?
- Nayakan is a Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Nayakan produced?
- Nayakan was produced in India.
- What are the themes of Nayakan?
- The themes of Nayakan include: Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.