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Nayakan
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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Nayakan
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 21, 1987
Runtime
2h 36m
Genres
Drama, Crime
User Score
78%
Original Title
நாயகன்
Production Companies
Sujatha Films, Muktha Films
Director
Mani Ratnam
Description
Velu Naicker, who witnesses the brutal murder of his father, kills a corrupt policeman and escapes to Mumbai, only to become a gangster.
Cast
Crew
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