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Katha Nayagan(1988)

3.0/10
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.

Mood:
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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

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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.

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