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Naan Kadavul(2009)

7.6/10
Tamil127 mins

Naan Kadavul (2009) is a 127-minute Tamil film directed by Bala. Starring Rasaiya Kannan, Pooja and Thavasi. With an audience rating of 7.6/10, Naan Kadavul stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2009.

Director:Bala
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
6 February 2009
Director
Bala
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 7m
GudVibe Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

A man abandoned as a child grows up to become a mystic. He lives by strange rituals and believes he controls life, death, and rebirth.

A mystic's brutal path to godhood.

Film Details

7.6Rating
127Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date6 February 2009
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsNaan Kadavul · Isten vagyok · Pandav - The Punch · I am God · Nenu Devudini

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
identitysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence5
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
7.6/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

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Rasaiya KannanActor
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Pooja, Actor in Naan Kadavul
PoojaHamsavalli
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Rajendran, Actor in Naan Kadavul
RajendranActor
#4
Singampuli, Actor in Naan Kadavul
SingampuliActor
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ThavasiActor
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Aacharya RaviActor
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Arya, Actor in Naan Kadavul
AryaRudran
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Bala, Director in Naan Kadavul
BalaDirector
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Arthur WilsonCrew
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Pooja UmashankarActor
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KrishnamoorthyActor
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Ilayaraja, Music Composer in Naan Kadavul
IlayarajaMusic Composer

Trivia

  • The film's climax was shot at the actual Aghori mutt in Varanasi, with real Aghori ascetics present.
  • Arya, who played the lead, lived with Aghori ascetics in Varanasi for a month to prepare for his role.
  • The film's release was delayed for years due to its intense and disturbing content.
  • The beggars' colony scenes featured many real-life differently-abled individuals as actors.
  • Director Bala insisted on using minimal artificial lighting to achieve a raw, documentary-like feel.
  • The film's original soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but most songs were cut from the final edit.
  • It won two National Film Awards, including Best Feature Film in Tamil.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Naan Kadavul

Frequently Asked Questions