

Nayakan
1987-10-21 · 156 min · ★ 7.9
Velu Naicker, who witnesses the brutal murder of his father, kills a corrupt policeman and escapes to Mumbai, only to become a gangster.
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- Directors
- Mani Ratnam
- Production companies
- Sujatha Films, Muktha Films
- Countries
- India
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Kamal HaasanSakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
Saranya PonvannanNeela
KarthikaCharumati (adult)
JanagarajSelvam
Delhi GaneshIyer
Nizhalgal RaviSurya (adult)
NassarAssistant Commissioner Patil
Tinnu AnandAjit Kelkar
VijayanDurai
M. V. Vasudeva RaoHussain Bhai
TaraShakila
Babitha
KuyiliSelf - Dancer
NeenaCharumati (child)
R. N. SudarshanReddy
R. N. K. PrasadReddy
R. N. JayagopalReddy
Pradeep ShaktiInspector Kelkar
A. R. SrinivasanPolice Commissioner
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