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Naan Sigappu Manithan(1985)

5.1/10
Tamil154 mins

Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985) is a 154-minute Tamil film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. Starring Venniradai Moorthy, M. Kesavan and Thengai Srinivasan. With an audience rating of 5.1/10, Naan Sigappu Manithan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1985.

Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
12 April 1985
Director
S. A. Chandrasekhar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 34m
GudVibe Rating
5.1/10

Storyline

A young man loses his family to violence. He decides to take the law into his own hands and becomes a vigilante to fight against injustice.

When justice fails, one man takes revenge.

Film Details

5.1Rating
154Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date12 April 1985
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleநான் சிகப்பு மனிதன்
Also Known AsMr. Vijay

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title translates to 'I am a Red-Handed Man', referring to the protagonist's vigilante identity.
  • It was one of the earliest films to feature actor Vijayakanth in a dual role, playing both father and son.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a specially constructed large set to depict a dramatic factory confrontation.
  • Director S. A. Chandrasekhar reportedly completed the principal photography in a notably short schedule.
  • The soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja included a hit song 'Poo Maalai', which became popular at the time.
  • This film is considered part of a wave of 1980s Tamil vigilante dramas inspired by popular anger against systemic corruption.
  • Actor Vijayakanth performed many of his own stunts in the action sequences, as was common in his early career.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Naan Sigappu Manithan

Mohanraj-Music Composer53 films
Music Composer-Minister Tambaram Thanga Kannan50 films
Music Composer-Senior Police Officer25 films
Actor-Minister Tambaram Thanga Kannan23 films
Senior Police Officer-Minister Tambaram Thanga Kannan15 films
Actor-Minister Tambaram Thanga Kannan10 films
Actor-Minister Tambaram Thanga Kannan10 films
Mohanraj-Minister Tambaram Thanga Kannan8 films

Frequently Asked Questions