Nayakan - Indian epic film || 1987 ||

Nayagan is a landmark Tamil film released in 1987, directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam. The movie is a crime drama that is widely regarded as one of the greatest Indian films ever made. It draws inspiration from the life of the Mumbai underworld don Varadarajan Mudaliar.

"Nayagan" follows the life of Velu Naicker, a Tamil man who becomes a powerful and revered figure in the Mumbai underworld. The film spans several decades, depicting his rise from a young refugee fleeing injustice to a feared and respected leader of the Tamil community in Mumbai.

Velu Naicker, portrayed by Kamal Haasan, is a young boy who witnesses the brutal death of his father at the hands of the police. Fleeing to Mumbai, Velu grows up under the protection of a benevolent smuggler, gradually becoming involved in the world of crime.

The film also explores Velu's personal life, including his relationships with his wife, Neela (played by Saranya Ponvannan), and his children. The movie delves into the moral complexities of his choices, especially as he faces the consequences of his actions on his family.

Cast:

Kamal Haasan

Manikandan G.

Saranya

Janagaraj

Delhi Ganesh

Karthika

Nizhalgal Ravi

Nassar

Tinnu Anand

Vijayan

M. V. Vasudeva Rao

Tara

Kuyili (special appearance in "Nila Adhu Vanathumele")

R. N. Sudarshan, R. N. K. Prasad and R. N. Jayagopal

Pradeep Shakthi

A.R.S

Raja Krishnamurthy

Aditya V. Modi

The music for "Nayagan" was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The soundtrack includes beautiful songs

"Nayagan" is considered a milestone in Indian cinema and is often listed among the greatest films of all time.

The film was India's official submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1987 at the 60th Academy Awards; however, it was not shortlisted among the final nominees

The film's impact is enduring, with Velu Naicker becoming an iconic character in Indian film history, and "Nayagan" itself being a benchmark for excellence in storytelling, character development, and filmmaking in Indian cinema.

This film is dubbed in Telugu as Nayakudu. The film was remade in Hindi as Dayavan (1988)

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