Name: Nayakan
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 1987-10-21
Duration: 2 h 36 min
Cast: Kamal Haasan, Saranya Ponvannan, Karthika, Janagaraj, Delhi Ganesh

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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.

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Consequences of Violence

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Directed by: Mani Ratnam
Written by: Mani Ratnam
Produced by: Muktha Srinivasan, G. Venkateswaran, Muktha Ramasami
Music by: Ilaiyaraaja

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Facts

October 21, 1987 · 2 h 36 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released: October 21, 1987
Runtime: 2 h 36 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama, Crime
Original language: Tamil
Also spoken: English, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu
Made in: India
Available in: 9 countries

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Where can I stream Nayakan?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Nayakan worth watching?

84

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.6).

Will I feel good after watching Nayakan?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Nayakan plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Nayakan in English?

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No, it was made in Tamil, with some English, Hindi, Marathi, and Telugu.