NGK(2019)
An action film directed by K Selvaraghavan, starring Rakul Preet Singh, Sai Pallavi and Suriya Sivakumar in the lead roles.
NGK is streaming on MX Player and Prime Video since 31 May 2019.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- MX Player, Prime Video, aha
- OTT Release Date
- 31 May 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 31 May 2019
- Director
- Selvaraghavan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
An educated man who wants to help people is pushed into a political career. He must then face established leaders who may not let him make the changes he wants.
“Can an honest man survive in a corrupt system?”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for NGK
Cast reunions in this film: Selvaraghavan & Yuvan Shankar Raja (10 films together), Sampath Raj & Yuvan Shankar Raja (9 films together), Suriya & Yuvan Shankar Raja (8 films together), Rakul Preet Singh & Jagapathi Babu (7 films together), Sarath Kumar & Mansoor Ali Khan (6 films together), and Sampath Raj & Jagapathi Babu (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'NGK' stands for Nandha Gopalan Kumaran, the full name of the protagonist played by Suriya.
- Director Selvaraghavan initially considered Vijay Sethupathi for the lead role before Suriya was finalized.
- The film's music composer, Yuvan Shankar Raja, is the son of legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja, marking his first collaboration with Suriya.
- A key political rally scene was shot with over 1,000 junior artists to create a massive crowd effect.
- The movie faced criticism for its perceived similarities to the Hollywood film 'The Last King of Scotland' in its basic premise.
- Actress Rakul Preet Singh learned to ride a scooter specifically for her role in this film.
- Despite a big star cast, the film had a mixed reception and was not a major commercial success at the box office.
