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Katha Nayagan(1988)
Tamil133 mins
Katha Nayagan (1988) is a 133-minute Tamil film directed by Mukta V. Srinivasan. With an audience rating of 3.0/10, Katha Nayagan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1988.
Director:Mukta V. Srinivasan
Mood:
funnyemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Mukta V. Srinivasan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- GudVibe Rating
- 3.0/10
Storyline
Two poor friends plan to work in Dubai to make money. Their trip goes wrong when a dangerous gangster mistakes them for detectives and tries to have them killed.
“Two men dream of Dubai, but a gangster wants them dead.”
Film Details
3.0Rating
133Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1988
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleகதாநாயகன்
Also Known AsKatha Nayagan
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalfriendshipcorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot in both Tamil and Telugu simultaneously, with the Telugu version titled 'Kathanayakudu'.
- This was one of the few films where comedian Goundamani played a more central, plot-driving role rather than just side comedy.
- The movie's plot about mistaken identity and Dubai dreams mirrored a common aspiration in Tamil Nadu during the late 1980s.
- Director Muktha Srinivasan was also a prolific producer, co-founding the famous Muktha Films banner with his brother.
- The film featured a hit song 'Oru Kili Uruguthu' composed by Gangai Amaran, Ilayaraja's frequent collaborator and brother.
- Despite starring popular comedians, the film blended crime thriller elements with its comedy, an unusual mix for its time.
- Actress Radha made a special appearance in a song sequence, though she was not part of the main storyline.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Katha Nayagan
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