Nayakan
“Are you a good man or a bad man?”
Velu Naicker, who witnesses the brutal murder of his father, kills a corrupt policeman and escapes to Mumbai, only to become a gangster.
Where to watch Nayakan in United States
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Where is Nayakan streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, VI movies and tv, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
About Nayakan
Nayakan is a 1987 Tamil-language drama and crime film directed by Mani Ratnam. The cast is led by Kamal Haasan, Saranya Ponvannan, Karthika. It has a runtime of 2h 36m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Nayakan was produced by Sujatha Films and Muktha Films and made in India. It was released on October 21, 1987, and carries a A certification.
- Director
- Mani Ratnam
- Writers
- Mani Ratnam
- Release date
- October 21, 1987
- Original language
- Tamil
- Age rating
- A
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Production
- Sujatha Films, Muktha Films
Nayakan cast & crew
Nayakan was directed by Mani Ratnam and written by Mani Ratnam.
The cast features Kamal Haasan as Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker, Saranya Ponvannan as Neela, Karthika as Charumati, Janagaraj as Selvam, Delhi Ganesh as Iyer, and Nizhalgal Ravi as Surya.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, cinematography is by P. C. Sreeram, and it was produced by Muktha Srinivasan and Muktha Ramasami.
Is Nayakan worth watching?
Nayakan holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 94 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 36m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Nayakan is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Nayakan
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Cast of Nayakan
Kamal Haasan
Sakthivel 'Velu' Naicker
Saranya Ponvannan
Neela
Karthika
Charumati
Janagaraj
Selvam
Delhi Ganesh
Iyer
Nizhalgal Ravi
Surya
Nassar
Assistant Commissioner Patil
Tinnu Anand
Ajit Kelkar
Vijayan
Durai
M. V. Vasudeva Rao
Hussain Bhai
Tara
Shakila
Babitha
Nayakan — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Nayakan in United States?
Nayakan is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is Nayakan in?
Nayakan is originally in Tamil, with audio tracks including English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Nayakan?
Nayakan runs 2 hours 36 minutes (156 minutes).
▸What is Nayakan rated?
Nayakan is rated A. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 94 ratings.
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