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Nayakan

19872h 36mMani Ratnam
IMDb 8.6

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"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.

DramaCrime
GangsterGang WarSymbolismRevengeTragedyReligionIndiaFamily TragedyRise To PowerCorrupt System

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What is Nayakan (1987) 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 stars in Nayakan?

Nayakan stars Kamal Haasan (Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker), Saranya Ponvannan (Neela), Karthika (Charumati (adult)), Janagaraj (Selvam), Delhi Ganesh (Iyer). The film was directed by Mani Ratnam.

How long is Nayakan?

Nayakan has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1987.

Is Nayakan worth watching?

Nayakan holds an IMDb rating of 8.6/10. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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