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Michael Raj(1987)

Tamil minstheatrical

Michael Raj is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by V. C. Guhanathan and produced by D. Ramanaidu. The film stars Raghuvaran in the title role, with Madhuri, Sarath Babu, and Baby Shalini in supporting roles. Set in a crime-ridden town, the story follows an honest man who turns to violence after the legal system fails to deliver justice. The film is noted for its gritty tone and its unflinching look at the personal cost of vigilantism. It was remade in Telugu as Brahma Puthrudu and in Hindi as Rakhwala. The soundtrack was composed by Chandrabose. Michael Raj was released on 5 December 1987.

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
10 July 1987
Director
V. C. Guhanathan
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

An honest man named Michael Raj watches his town fall to corruption and crime. When the law protects the criminals, he decides to take justice into his own hands. He becomes a violent vigilante, hunting down the powerful crime lord and his men. But as he fights evil, he risks losing his family, his friends, and his own soul.

One man's war against a corrupt world

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date10 July 1987
Release Typetheatrical

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Michael Raj

Cast reunions in this film: Raghuvaran & Madhuri (6 films together), Raghuvaran & V. C. Guhanathan (3 films together), Gangai Amaran & Sarath Babu (2 films together), Raghuvaran & Sarath Babu (2 films together), and V. C. Guhanathan & Madhuri (2 films together).

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