FILMNNayakan1987
Movie
Nayakan
Crime drama film with a runtime of 145 minutes, released in 1987. Presented in English.
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This lavishly produced Indian gangster film in some ways resembles the American classic The Godfather. It follows the career of orphaned strongman hero Velu (Kamal Hasan) who gains a reputation as a Robin-Hood like figure in his poor Bombay neighborhood. Later he becomes a ruthless, powerful gangster. Although he lives to be an old man he does not escape the effects of the violence he has spread throughout his life. This film is unusual in that it is was filmed in one of the less commonly used official languages of India, Tamil.
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How long is Nayakan?
Nayakan runs for 2h 25m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under crime drama.
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