Nayakan(1987)
நாயகன்
Are you a good man or a bad man?
Nayakan Synopsis
Velu Naicker, who witnesses the brutal murder of his father, kills a corrupt policeman and escapes to Mumbai, only to become a gangster.
Nayakan (1987) is a drama and crime film directed by Mani Ratnam, released on October 21, 1987 with a runtime of 2h 36m. It stars Kamal Haasan, Saranya Ponvannan, Karthika and Janagaraj. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 94 ratings.
- Director:
- Mani Ratnam
- Writers:
- Pulamaipithan, Ilaiyaraaja, Balakumaran
- Producers:
- Muktha Srinivasan, Muktha Ramasami, G. Venkateswaran
- Cinematographer:
- P. C. Sreeram
- Composer:
- Ilaiyaraaja
- Production:
- Sujatha Films, Muktha Films
- Status:
- Released
Nayakan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kamal Haasan
as Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
Saranya Ponvannan
as Neela
Karthika
as Charumati (adult)
Janagaraj
as Selvam
Delhi Ganesh
as Iyer
Nizhalgal Ravi
as Surya (adult)
Nassar
as Assistant Commissioner Patil
Tinnu Anand
as Ajit Kelkar
Vijayan
as Durai
M. V. Vasudeva Rao
as Hussain Bhai
Tara
as Shakila
Babitha
Key crew
Directed by Mani Ratnam, written by Pulamaipithan, Ilaiyaraaja and Balakumaran, produced by Muktha Srinivasan, Muktha Ramasami and G. Venkateswaran.
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Nayakan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 94 ratings.
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Nayakan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nayakan online?
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Nayakan (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Nayakan?
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The main cast of Nayakan (1987) includes Kamal Haasan, Saranya Ponvannan, Karthika, Janagaraj and Delhi Ganesh. The film was directed by Mani Ratnam. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nayakan released?
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Nayakan was released on October 21, 1987 and runs for 2h 36m.
Is Nayakan worth watching?
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Nayakan (1987) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 94 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.