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witness against the crimes committed by him. Patil meets Kelkar's widow and the now grown-up Ajit and requests to disclose the truth behind her husband's death in the court. She refuses and defends Velu's acts. But Ajit is shocked after learning the truth. Velu is produced in the court and is exonerated due to lack of valid and strong evidence. He is overcome with emotion when he meets his young grandson (Charumathi's son) Shaktivel. Velu steps out of the court amid a big cheer from his supporters, until Ajit shoots him to avenge his father's death; Velu dies on the spot.
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200,000 per day (US$ 16,000 in 1987) and
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was then known mainly for playing leading roles, she accepted the supporting role of Velu's sister
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the film. In the article, he described
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Velu meets Neela, a schoolgirl forced into prostitution, who has interests to pursue her education. Her innocence and courage impress Velu, and he eventually marries her. They have two children: Surya and
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as one of the best, insiders of the magazine spoke about Ratnam's work in the film, saying "Ratnam has no such difficulty blending melodrama and music, violence and comedy, realism and delirium, into a two-and-a-half-hour demonstration that, when a gangster's miseries are mounting, the most natural
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became a major success in many states. The film completed 214 days run in Tamil Nadu and completed 100 days in both Andhra
Pradesh and Karnataka. The film ran for 25 weeks at Madras' Anand Theatre, 105 days at Grelan, 105 days at Udhayam, 175 days at Madurai Minipriya, 100 days at Salem, 85 days at
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slums. One day, when
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in various scenes. These include Velu's killing of the Reddy brothers, the murder of Velu's son Surya, and Velu crying at Surya's corpse. One scene in the film involves Velu and Selvam tying their illicit cargo to large bags of salt attached to rubber inner tubes which they then dump into the sea;
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by everyone. Surya and
Charumathi return to Bombay as adults after education. Surya follows Velu's footsteps, a fact that he is initially hesitant of, and later learns to accept. But when Surya is killed trying to flee the police in a botched mission, Charumathi blames Velu for the deaths of Neela
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article, the film does not extol crime or violence; rather it narrates the story of a tragic character who rises from slums to untold riches and unbridled power. Ratnam has stated that the question asked by Velu's grandson, whether he is good or bad, "puts across the moral dilemma of the man in a
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at Madras initially refused to permit the release of the film, as it was based on a living person. When
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Velu absconds and his allies are arrested. He decides to surrender to the police to save them from undergoing torture in the police station. Through Charumathi, Velu sets up his surrender. Patil is shocked due to the lack of proper evidence against Velu as none comes forward from the public as a
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stated that Haasan underplayed his role well and demonstrated his histrionics as a godfather in the film well, adding that the film stood out for its sets, taking, colour, richness and international quality camera work. The magazine gave the film one of its highest marks of 60.
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said, " is a rare Tamil film. Sensitivity is its hallmark. Authenticity is its lifebreath. It has the stamp of nativity. It has class. Yet, it is not an Art film. It could be a watershed in Tamil cinema; an artistically made film that could make money as well." On 1 November,
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glory", his rejoinder to Haasan's article, in which he accused Haasan of "distorting the facts" and "undermining the contributions made by everyone." He also accused Haasan of interfering with the original screenplay by Ratnam to include sequences copied from
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was being considered for the role of the assistant commissioner Patil. Nassar shot for six days and initially believed there was nothing special in his role. He later admitted his surprise of the reach of his character post-release. Although
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lasted for 10 days, but the scenes shot during this period were scrapped because Haasan disliked them, prompting script rewrites and causing shooting to be delayed; the rewritten script had more violence, and scenes taken from
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is enraged knowing the truth and murders Kelkar. He later takes care of Kelkar's family which consists of his wife and a mentally challenged son Ajit. Kelkar's wife knew that her husband's immorality resulted in his death.
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wrote the lyrics for all the songs except "Nila Adhu Vanathumele", which Ilaiyaraaja himself wrote. Ilaiyaraaja composed the film score using ancient instruments, for the film. The song "Andhi Mazhai Megam" is set in the
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12 lakh (US$ 100,000 in 1987) for the film's action sequences. To make the sequences slick and entertaining, cinematographer and stunt sequence director Jim Allen, who was known for his work stunt sequences in
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the cargo sinks from the weight of the salt, but when the salt dissolves the cargo bobs to the surface, by which time they have passed the customs officers. This was described by Lalitha Gopalan in her 2002 book
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of local people which gains him huge popularity among the masses. His rival smugglers try to murder Velu in an attack, but Neela is killed instead. After avenging Neela's death, Velu sends his children to
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belt thought he was God. I used to wonder how anyone could treat a fellow human as God. I never understood why they would do this. It fascinated me. It was such a dramatic story, this man going from
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and Surya. She decides to leave Bombay citing that she wants to get away from her father and his violent ways. Charumathi disowns her father and leaves his home. Few years pass by and a new
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became a "landmark" of popular Indian cinema. As a part of its legacy, the film has been acclaimed for being a box-office success whilst being a critical success. English journalist
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is located today. The old building previously located at that spot was called the "Indian Express Building" by film industrialists as it was adjacent to the Old office of
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to cut their hair so as to make their characters Selvam and Iyer in their old age scenes look convincing. One scene involved Velu telling Iyer, "Udamba paathukonga" (
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Trichy's Kalaiyarangam, 100 days at Jupiter, 105 days at Coimbatore's Archana, 100 days at Bombay's Dinora and 224 at Bangalore's Pallavi. The Telugu dubbed version
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writer Mathioli Shanmugam, Srinivasan met Mudaliar, who gave him a letter, after which the censor appellate board at Bombay permitted the release of the film.
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17.5 lakh (US$ 145,583 in 1987) for playing Velu. Ratnam wanted Haasan to have as realistic a look as possible. He preferred Haasan in traditional
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created a set at Venus Studios in Madras. Thousands of junior artists were hired to recreate the atmosphere of the slum areas. Additionally,
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in supporting roles. It revolves around the evolution of Velu Naicker from an ordinary slum dweller to a highly respected crimelord in the
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bought the rights of the film after Srinivasan distributed the film; Venkateswaran also received a producer's credit. It was dubbed into
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attire. Haasan was initially hesitant regarding his look and wanted to sport a beard similar to that of his old-aged look in
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day. It became a critical and commercial success, running for over 175 days in theatres. Haasan's performance earned him the
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to Bombay and ruling the city. I outlined this thought to Kamal Haasan and he said fine. That's it. It was done. Decided.
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claimed that she was approached, but refused as she considered that speaking in Tamil would be difficult for her.
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1703:"மக்கள் மனங்களை வென்ற குணச்சித்திரங்கள் : விஜயன்"
350:(1972). Ratnam was initially approached to remake the
3740:"After punch dialogues, it's punch song in Kollywood"
1567:
The exchange rate in 1987 was 12.9658 Indian rupees (
1426:(2004). When stand-up comedian and television anchor
716:(1984), while the other was based on the life of the
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976:Haasan, Ratnam and Srinivasan have acknowledged to
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2687:"Nayagan Tamil Film LP VInyl Record by Ilayaraaja"
872:. Using photographs taken there, the art director
838:60 lakh (US$ 500,000 in 1987), but time and
2490:"Mani is the matter: on Chekka Chivantha Vaanam"
3805:"Muktha Srinivasan sends legal notice to Kamal"
1348:, "From the films that followed in the wake of
653:narrated a story inspired by the American film
625:
575:(special appearance in "Nila Adhu Vanathumele")
503:Manikandan G. as Young Sakthivel "Velu" Naicker
422:, but it was not nominated. It was included in
394:. The film also earned the National Awards for
5549:Fictional portrayals of the Maharashtra Police
3709:[Rajini's mania... is unrestrained!].
993:, a view that was shared by S. Shiva Kumar of
4981:
4524:
4060:
3250:"12 Indian films that would make great books"
2937:
2935:
2933:
1800:"Roads Less Travelled – 3: Sound Engineering"
8:
2784:
2760:
2748:
2681:
2679:
2338:Purushothaman, Kirubhakar (30 August 2021).
1323:Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
1563:
1561:
1559:
1557:
1132:also completed 100 days of theatrical run.
1116:was screened at the Habitat Film Festival.
1055:. "Nee Oru Kaadhal Sangeetham", set in the
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3346:""All-Time 100 Best Films" – Nayakan"
2583:"My commitment is to quality: Mani Ratnam"
2581:Jayachandran, Sushila (24 December 1988).
1860:
1858:
1856:
1854:
1852:
1850:
1848:
1846:
1844:
1470:, Rajinikanth, after being impressed with
1188:
47:
38:
3715:(in Telugu). 21 July 2016. Archived from
2125:"Tragedy brings back memories of Nayagan"
1352:, the most interesting is Mani Rathnam's
864:Ratnam said the first "real schedule" of
3888:Continuum International Publishing Group
2520:
1870:"'Of course Velu Nayakan doesn't dance'"
1624:
1622:
1620:
1043:, this being his 400th film soundtrack.
27:1987 Indian film directed by Mani Ratnam
3474:"TMA's 100 Greatest Movies of All Time"
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773:Neela, the wife of Velu, was played by
3992:(2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani.
3578:
3557:
3198:from the original on 21 September 2019
3089:. Vol. 9, no. 17–22. India:
3059:(in Tamil). p. 17. Archived from
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2155:
2093:"Getting to know Suhasini Mani Ratnam"
2016:
2001:
1989:
1977:
1900:
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1689:
893: Please take care of your health
814:, quit to portray Velu's father, with
5614:Tamil films remade in other languages
3292:
3280:
2942:Maderya, Kumuthan (3 November 2017).
2874:"The 10th Habitat Film Festival 2015"
2798:"The classic Nayakan is 25 years old"
2716:Maderya, Kumuthan (9 February 2023).
1882:from the original on 15 February 2013
1454:) and Velu Naicker (Haasan's role in
1379:was "A terrific gangster epic in the
796:was suggested to him by Haasan, when
7:
5554:Films about organised crime in India
3642:"Bosskey all set to launch new play"
2975:Krishnaswamy, N. (23 October 1987).
2918:from the original on 8 November 2022
2830:"Kamal Haasan@60: His 10 Best Films"
2697:from the original on 20 October 2021
2277:from the original on 8 December 2019
2212:from the original on 17 October 2020
1780:from the original on 29 January 2019
1734:Kumar, S. R. Ashok (29 April 2010).
1444:'s character in the film), Badshah (
1390:list of greatest films of all time.
1014:. More than any other detail in the
818:being his debut film. Haasan wanted
671:were also confirmed to act. However
5604:Indian films based on actual events
3150:"35th National Film Festival, 1988"
2879:. Habitat Film Club. Archived from
1927:from the original on 18 August 2017
896:
889:
644:on his inspiration to make the film
607:as Rathnavel Naicker, Velu's father
269:
3614:. AP International. 10 July 2012.
3482:. 13 November 2010. Archived from
3258:. 12 February 2014. Archived from
3097:from the original on 21 March 2021
2842:from the original on 21 March 2021
2730:from the original on 21 March 2023
2595:from the original on 30 April 2024
2558:from the original on 30 April 2024
2502:from the original on 10 March 2020
2488:Kumar, S. Shiva (5 October 2018).
2443:Shivakumar, S. (26 October 2012).
2245:from the original on 21 March 2019
2137:from the original on 21 March 2021
2105:from the original on 21 March 2021
2091:Rajamani, Radhika (14 July 2006).
1715:from the original on 17 March 2020
1204:
392:National Film Award for Best Actor
25:
3784:from the original on 31 July 2023
3650:. 14 October 2005. Archived from
3598:. 2001. Event occurs at 1:45:29.
2806:. 21 October 2012. Archived from
2554:. 12 September 2000. p. 12.
2410:Somaya, Bhawna (6 October 1995).
2352:from the original on 15 June 2022
1913:Giovanna, Maria (30 April 2008).
1508:, Haasan published an article in
1386:The film was also ranked 82nd in
1370:. After the film was selected by
1077:was released on 21 October 1987,
386:was released on 21 October 1987,
3618:from the original on 6 June 2015
2956:from the original on 16 May 2021
2445:"Balance that has spelt success"
2198:Shiva Kumar, S. (22 July 2005).
2068:. 1 October 2008. Archived from
1915:"Making movies with Mani Ratnam"
1812:from the original on 23 May 2021
1592:Rajadhyaksha & Willemen 1998
380:and to a lesser extent, Bombay.
364:. Cinematography was handled by
242:
5005:Best International Feature Film
3803:Lakshmi, V. (23 October 2012).
3780:(in Tamil). 16 September 2022.
3738:Lakshmi, V. (18 January 2014).
3707:"రజినీ మేనియా... ఇంతింత కాదయా!"
3673:Saraswathi, S. (8 March 2013).
3418:. 24 March 2005. Archived from
3116:Jain, Madhu (15 January 1989).
3027:from the original on 9 May 2020
2231:Shetty, Kavitha (31 May 1990).
1646:from the original on 7 May 2013
1039:The soundtrack was composed by
842:increased the budget to beyond
810:), then the General Manager at
663:who agreed to act in the film.
3966:Conversations with Mani Ratnam
3935:Encyclopaedia of Indian Cinema
2654:[Pathbreaking films].
1430:launched a quirky play titled
1:
5559:Films directed by Mani Ratnam
3594:(motion picture) (in Tamil).
3386:. 23 May 2005. Archived from
3194:. 22 April 1988. p. 32.
3157:Directorate of Film Festivals
3023:(in Tamil). 1 November 1987.
1952:. p. 264. Archived from
1177:in 1989, Madhu Jain believed
906:perfume for the female cast.
3847:. Chennai: East West Books.
3479:The Moving Arts Film Journal
2652:"திருப்புமுனை திரைப்படங்கள்"
2420:. p. 25. Archived from
2169:"Interview with Actor Naser"
1808:. Chennai. 31 October 2020.
1388:The Moving Arts Film Journal
500:as Sakthivel "Velu" Naicker
5619:Tamil-language Indian films
5569:Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja
3908:Environmental Biotechnology
3506:"India's 20 greatest films"
3226:. p. 2. Archived from
1711:(in Tamil). 13 March 2020.
1525:Once Upon a Time in America
1319:India's official submission
991:Once Upon a Time in America
858:Once Upon a Time in America
610:Aditya V. Modi as Sakthivel
412:India's official submission
298:(in her feature debut) and
5635:
5539:1980s Tamil-language films
4488:Sujatha Films aka GV Films
3883:The BFI Companion to Crime
3010:"சினிமா விமர்சனம்: நாயகன்"
2660:(in Tamil). Archived from
2200:"This star is all sparkle"
1736:"Grill Mill – Kuyili"
1346:The BFI Companion to Crime
1032:
416:Best Foreign Language Film
29:
3860:Gopalan, Lalitha (2002).
3564:: CS1 maint: unfit URL (
3186:"'Cinema Express' awards"
3087:Bombay: The City Magazine
2546:"Crime cuts through race"
1571:) per 1 US dollar (US$ ).
1493:Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu
1368:"All-Time 100 Best Films"
1280:
1264:8th Cinema Express Awards
1262:
1228:
1212:35th National Film Awards
1210:
1169:Bombay: The City Magazine
909:Ratnam had marked around
177:21 October 1987
53:Theatrical release poster
46:
5599:Indian crime drama films
5370:Harishchandrachi Factory
5354:Eklavya: The Royal Guard
3905:Joshi, Rajmohan (2006).
3223:Film Federation of India
3083:"Bombay's Own Godfather"
2650:Gnani (9 January 2011).
1344:stated in his 1997 book
601:as Commissioner Raghavan
282:written and directed by
32:Nayakan (disambiguation)
4787:Paritchaikku Neramaachu
4291:Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
3943:Oxford University Press
3410:"Mani Ratnam honoured!"
1000:According to historian
987:Cinema of Interruptions
792:. Ratnam believes that
433:All-Time 100 Best Films
5544:1987 crime drama films
4945:Chinna Chinna Aasaigal
4878:Chinna Chinna Aasaigal
4611:Poojaikku Vandha Malar
3988:Sundararaman (2007) .
3939:British Film Institute
3870:British Film Institute
2345:The New Indian Express
2130:The New Indian Express
1634:"Living in past glory"
952:frame-within-the-frame
950:was notable for using
931:Old Mahabalipuram Road
637:
344:and the American film
5609:Indian gangster films
5044:Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam
4771:Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
4219:Kannathil Muthamittal
3841:Baskaran, S. Theodore
1776:. 29 September 2018.
1630:Srinivasan, Muktha V.
1394:was also included in
1302:Best Director – Tamil
691:(1981) at that time.
589:as the Reddy brothers
5584:Films shot in Mumbai
5574:Films set in Chennai
5529:1980s gangster films
4902:Kangalin Vaarthaigal
4587:Odi Vilaiyaadu Paapa
3927:Rajadhyaksha, Ashish
3486:on 20 September 2015
3093:. 1988. p. 76.
1805:DAV Group of Schools
1035:Nayakan (soundtrack)
1002:S. Theodore Baskaran
966:Thenpandi seemayilae
722:Varadarajan Mudaliar
342:Varadarajan Mudaliar
302:in lead roles, with
5579:Films set in Mumbai
4819:Oru Malarin Payanam
4493:Aalayam Productions
4398:Putham Pudhu Kaalai
4307:Ponniyin Selvan: II
4091:Pallavi Anu Pallavi
3518:on 26 February 2012
3454:on 24 December 2019
3442:"Best of Bollywood"
3308:(14 January 2010).
3130:on 17 December 2017
3049:(8 November 1987).
3013:[Movie Review:
2995:Google News Archive
2914:. 22 October 2022.
2838:. 8 November 2014.
2605:Google News Archive
2568:Google News Archive
2478:, pp. 117–118.
2457:on 28 February 2016
2424:on 22 December 1996
1868:(20 October 2012).
1632:(28 October 2012).
1327:60th Academy Awards
1234:Best Cinematography
682:Pallavi Anu Pallavi
595:as Inspector Kelkar
471:to safeguard them.
420:60th Academy Awards
396:Best Cinematography
275:) is a 1987 Indian
84:Muktha V. Ramaswamy
5534:1980s Indian films
5386:Adaminte Makan Abu
4635:Ninaivil Nindraval
4299:Ponniyin Selvan: I
3810:The Times of India
3752:on 19 October 2014
3745:The Times of India
3422:on 14 October 2015
3322:on 20 October 2014
3262:on 19 October 2014
3230:on 6 December 2013
2982:The Indian Express
2631:on 20 October 2014
2588:The Indian Express
2133:. 7 October 2010.
1748:on 19 October 2014
1410:In popular culture
1287:Best Actor – Tamil
1249:Best Art Direction
1146:The Indian Express
1136:Critical reception
1102:and into Hindi as
980:being inspired by
649:In the mid-1980s,
605:Raja Krishnamurthy
561:M. V. Vasudeva Rao
400:Best Art Direction
312:M. V. Vasudeva Rao
5511:
5510:
5442:Village Rockstars
5148:Payal Ki Jhankaar
5140:The Chess Players
4997:Indian submission
4963:
4962:
4540:Muktha Srinivasan
4506:
4505:
4139:Agni Natchathiram
3980:978-0-670-08520-0
3897:978-0-304-33215-1
3817:on 3 January 2016
2785:Sundararaman 2007
2761:Sundararaman 2007
2749:Sundararaman 2007
2551:New Straits Times
2412:"Making of a don"
1980:, pp. 46–47.
1315:
1314:
1269:Best Film – Tamil
1112:(1988). In 2015,
1021:New Straits Times
732:, and editing by
718:Bombay underworld
713:Beverly Hills Cop
651:Muktha Srinivasan
368:, and editing by
332:Bombay underworld
290:, the film stars
288:Muktha Srinivasan
233:
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81:Muktha Srinivasan
16:(Redirected from
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5362:Taare Zameen Par
5100:Reshma Aur Shera
5036:The World of Apu
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4929:Screenplays only
4795:Sivappu Sooriyan
4699:Cinema Paithiyam
4571:Naalu Veli Nilam
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4390:Vaanam Kottattum
4283:Kaatru Veliyidai
4275:O Kadhal Kanmani
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5378:Peepli Live
5092:Deiva Magan
5084:Majhli Didi
5076:Aakhri Khat
4843:Brahmachari
4763:Polladhavan
4707:Andharangam
4691:Anbai Thedi
4683:Suryagandhi
4667:Arunodhayam
4659:Nirai Kudam
4651:Aayiram Poi
4643:Bommalattam
4619:Maganey Kel
4547:As director
4483:Filmography
4147:Geethanjali
4123:Mouna Ragam
4115:Idaya Kovil
4076:Mani Ratnam
3878:Hardy, Phil
3579:Rangan 2012
3134:17 December
3123:India Today
2985:. p. 5
2977:"Authentic"
2960:28 November
2861:Rangan 2012
2773:Rangan 2012
2599:18 February
2562:2 September
2398:Rangan 2012
2386:Rangan 2012
2374:Rangan 2012
2326:Rangan 2012
2311:Rangan 2012
2299:Rangan 2012
2238:India Today
2183:22 November
2156:Rangan 2012
2141:24 November
2109:24 November
2035:Behindwoods
2029:Vaishnavi.
2017:Rangan 2012
2002:Rangan 2012
1990:Rangan 2012
1978:Rangan 2012
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1836:Rangan 2012
1690:Rangan 2012
1500:Controversy
1476:Pa. Ranjith
1446:Rajinikanth
1307:Mani Ratnam
1198:Recipients
1174:India Today
1041:Ilaiyaraaja
1025:nutshell".
820:Tinnu Anand
710:(1971) and
707:Dirty Harry
677:Mani Ratnam
642:Mani Ratnam
621:Development
549:Tinnu Anand
284:Mani Ratnam
197:155 minutes
139:Ilaiyaraaja
77:Produced by
72:Mani Ratnam
63:Mani Ratnam
59:Directed by
5524:1987 films
5518:Categories
5458:Jallikattu
5247:In Custody
4894:Raja Pandi
4627:Thenmazhai
4595:Panithirai
4452:Television
4417:Dasarathan
4163:Thalapathi
3821:5 February
3756:19 October
3680:Rediff.com
3362:20 October
3326:20 October
3293:Hardy 1997
3281:Joshi 2006
3266:19 October
3234:23 October
3101:19 October
3067:20 October
3047:ஜெயமன்மதன்
2989:20 January
2949:PopMatters
2922:27 October
2846:17 October
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2270:Rediff.com
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2098:Rediff.com
1963:20 October
1920:Rediff.com
1886:20 October
1752:19 October
1719:22 October
1579:References
1342:Phil Hardy
1217:Best Actor
1120:Box office
1006:Robin Hood
798:Raghuvaran
659:(1972) to
633:Tamil Nadu
616:Production
569:as Shakila
226:Box office
181:1987-10-21
146:Production
69:Written by
5450:Gully Boy
5426:Visaranai
5306:2001–2020
5159:1981–2000
5124:Garm Hava
5052:Mahanagar
5028:Madhumati
5012:1957–1980
4563:Panchaali
4555:Mudhalali
4478:Accolades
4441:Five Star
4358:Taj Mahal
4334:Chatriyan
4315:Thug Life
3998:295034757
3969:. India:
3933:(1998) .
3853:645890539
3691:2 October
3658:2 October
3647:The Hindu
3622:2 October
3310:"Nayakan"
2691:Mossymart
2624:Raaga.com
2495:The Hindu
2450:The Hindu
2417:The Hindu
2249:25 August
2205:The Hindu
1875:The Hindu
1741:The Hindu
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