Nayak: The Real Hero
“One Man. One Day. One Chance.”
Shivajirao, a TV reporter, gets a chance to be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for a day after being challenged by incumbent Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan. After his one-day stint turns out to be a huge success, his life spirals out of control and he is embroiled in political intrigue.
Where to watch Nayak: The Real Hero in United States
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Where is Nayak: The Real Hero streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MX Player, Amazon MX Player | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
About Nayak: The Real Hero
Nayak: The Real Hero is a 2001 Hindi-language drama, thriller and action film directed by Shankar. The cast is led by Anil Kapoor, Amrish Puri, Rani Mukerji. It has a runtime of 3h 7m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Nayak: The Real Hero was produced by Sri Surya Films and made in India. It was released on September 7, 2001, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- Shankar
- Writers
- Shankar
- Release date
- September 7, 2001
- Original language
- Hindi
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Production
- Sri Surya Films
Nayak: The Real Hero cast & crew
Nayak: The Real Hero was directed by Shankar and written by Shankar.
The cast features Anil Kapoor as Shivaji Rao, Amrish Puri as CM Balraj Chauhan, Rani Mukerji as Manjari Ghatge, Paresh Rawal as Bansal Shroff, Johny Lever as Topi, and Saurabh Shukla as Pandurang.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by A.R. Rahman, cinematography is by K. V. Anand, and it was produced by A. M. Rathnam and A Raghuram.
Is Nayak: The Real Hero worth watching?
Nayak: The Real Hero holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 112 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 3h 7m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and action, Nayak: The Real Hero is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Nayak: The Real Hero
Anil Kapoor
Shivaji Rao
Amrish Puri
CM Balraj Chauhan
Rani Mukerji
Manjari Ghatge
Paresh Rawal
Bansal Shroff
Johny Lever
Topi
Saurabh Shukla
Pandurang
Shivaji Satham
Mr. Ghatge
Pooja Batra
Laila
Kitty
Bhim Rao
Vikram Gokhale
Bhim Rao (voice)
Nina Kulkarni
Mrs. Rao
Rana Jung Bahadur
Kumar Vishal
Nayak: The Real Hero — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Nayak: The Real Hero in United States?
Nayak: The Real Hero is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is Nayak: The Real Hero in?
Nayak: The Real Hero is originally in Hindi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Nayak: The Real Hero?
Nayak: The Real Hero runs 3 hours 7 minutes (187 minutes).
▸What is Nayak: The Real Hero rated?
Nayak: The Real Hero is rated G. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 112 ratings.
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