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Nayagan(2008)

Tamil minstheatrical

Nayagan is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Saravana Sakthi. The film stars J. K. Rithesh, Ramana, Sangeetha Krish, Keerthi Chawla, and Anandaraj. It follows Dr. Sandhya Viswanath, who is kidnapped by a gang and uses a broken phone to call a stranger for help. The stranger, Sakthi, is a young man on the run after eloping with his girlfriend. The film is a direct remake of the Tamil film Vegam (2007), which itself was an uncredited remake of the American film Cellular (2004). Nayagan was not a commercial success, but J. K. Rithesh gained attention due to the film's extensive marketing. The music was composed by Mariya Manohar. The film was released on 22 August 2008.

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Theatrical Release
22 August 2008
Director
Saravan Sakthi
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

Dr. Sandhya Viswanath is kidnapped from her home by a violent gang. They smash her phone, but she repairs it and makes random calls. One call reaches Sakthi, a young man running away with his girlfriend. Sakthi must decide whether to help a stranger or focus on his own problems. Time is running out for Sandhya.

One call can save a life

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date22 August 2008
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

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Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Nayagan

Cast reunions in this film: Anandaraj & Radha Ravi (10 films together), Sriman & Anandaraj (5 films together), Pandi & Sriman (3 films together), Sriman & Radha Ravi (3 films together), Pandi & Anandaraj (2 films together), and Sriman & Sangeetha (2 films together).

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