THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Tamil CINEMA · 1987
Nayakan
நாயகன்
Are you a good man or a bad man?
Audience rating
Source: TMDB94 votes
Overview
Velu Naicker, who witnesses the brutal murder of his father, kills a corrupt policeman and escapes to Mumbai, only to become a gangster.
A closer look
Nayakan (1987) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Genres: Crime, Drama. Directed by Mani Ratnam. The cast includes Kamal Haasan, Saranya Ponvannan, Karthika, Janagaraj. Runtime: 156 minutes.
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Nayakan FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Nayakan?
Nayakan is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Nayakan?
Our source metadata lists 21 October 1987. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Nayakan?
The listed director is Mani Ratnam.
Who is in the cast of Nayakan?
The available cast credits include Kamal Haasan, Saranya Ponvannan, Karthika, Janagaraj, Delhi Ganesh. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Nayakan?
The recorded runtime is 156 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Nayakan?
The source lists these genres: Crime, Drama.
What is the original title of Nayakan?
The original title in our source data is நாயகன். The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
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.
