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Nayak: The Real Hero(2001)

5.6/10
Hindi185 mins

Nayak: The Real Hero (2001) is a 185-minute Hindi film directed by Shankar. Starring Kitty, Vikram Gokhale and K. V. Anand. With an audience rating of 5.6/10, Nayak: The Real Hero stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2001.

Director:Shankar
Mood:
inspiringsuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
1 January 2001
Director
Shankar
Language
Hindi
Runtime
3h 5m
GudVibe Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

A TV reporter accepts a challenge to serve as chief minister for one day. His successful one-day term unexpectedly throws him into danger and complex political schemes.

One day in power changes everything.

Film Details

5.6Rating
185Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 2001
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleनायक

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
inspiringsuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentitysurvival
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film is a remake of the Tamil movie 'Mudhalvan' (1999), also directed by Shankar, who remade it in Hindi himself.
  • Anil Kapoor performed many of his own stunts, including a scene where he hangs from a helicopter.
  • The role of the Chief Minister was first offered to actor Sanjay Dutt, who turned it down.
  • The film's climax was shot at the real Mantralaya building, the Maharashtra state government headquarters in Mumbai.
  • A special set replicating the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly was built at Film City, Mumbai, for the assembly scenes.
  • The movie was not a major box office hit in India but found a strong audience on television and home video.
  • Director Shankar made a cameo appearance in the film as a television cameraman during a protest scene.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Nayak: The Real Hero

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