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Tamil CINEMA · 2007

Naan Avan Illai

2007-01-01145 min
ComedyCrimeDramaRomance

Audience rating

6.8/10

Source: TMDB3 votes

THE STORY

Overview

Naan Avanillai (English: I'm not him) (2007) is a Tamil film directed by Selva. It is a remake of K. Balachander's classic of the same title, starring matinee idol Gemini Ganesan, which was a remake of 1962 Marathi language film To Mee Navhech (English: I Am Not Him), written by Pralhad K. Atre and acted by Prabhakar Panashikar. The thriller movie has Jeevan in the lead role and Sneha, Namitha, Malavika, Jyorthirmayi and Keerti Chawla as his five heroines. This movie created great expectations in the industry, because it was a hit when it was originally made in 1974. Shooting began in December 2006 and it was released in April 2007. The film became a success upon release.

MOVIE FACT SUMMARY

A closer look

Naan Avan Illai (2007) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance. Directed by Selva. The cast includes Jeevan, Sneha, Namitha, Malavika. Runtime: 145 minutes.

Cast & crew

SelvaDirector
Portrait of Jeevan
JeevanJoseph Fernandez / Annamalai / Vignesh / Madhavan Menon/ Zakir Hussein / Hariharan Das / Shyam Prasad
Portrait of Sneha
SnehaAnjali
Portrait of Namitha
NamithaMonika Prasad
Portrait of Malavika
MalavikaRekha Vignesh
Portrait of Jyothirmayi
JyothirmayiAmmukutty Menon
Portrait of Lakshmi
LakshmiSarada
Portrait of Livingston
LivingstonDavid Fernandez
Portrait of Mayilsamy
MayilsamyAlex Thambidurai / Napoleon
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Naan Avan Illai FAQs

Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of Naan Avan Illai?

Naan Avan Illai is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.

What release date is listed for Naan Avan Illai?

Our source metadata lists 1 January 2007. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed Naan Avan Illai?

The listed director is Selva.

Who is in the cast of Naan Avan Illai?

The available cast credits include Jeevan, Sneha, Namitha, Malavika, Jyothirmayi. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is Naan Avan Illai?

The recorded runtime is 145 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What type of movie is Naan Avan Illai?

The source lists these genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance.

What is Naan Avan Illai about?

Naan Avanillai (English: I'm not him) (2007) is a Tamil film directed by Selva. It is a remake of K. Balachander's classic of the same title, starring matinee idol Gemini Ganesan, which was a remake of 1962 Marathi language film To Mee Navhech (English: I Am Not Him), written by Pralhad K. Atre and acted by Prabhakar Panashikar. The thriller movie has Jeevan in the lead role and Sneha, Namitha, Malavika, Jyorthirmayi and Keerti Chawla as his five heroines. This movie created great expectations in the industry, because it was a hit when it was originally made in 1974. Shooting began in December 2006 and it was released in April 2007. The film became a success upon release.