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Jana(2004)

6.5/10
Tamil157 mins

Jana (2004) is a 157-minute Tamil film directed by Shaji Kailas. Starring Ajith Kumar and Sneha. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Jana stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2004.

Director:Shaji Kailas
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
1 May 2004
Director
Shaji Kailas
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 37m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

Jana fights to protect his village from a man named Veerapandi. Veerapandi's daughter, Manimegalai, falls in love with him. She is shocked when she discovers the truth about Jana's past.

A hero's past threatens a forbidden love.

Film Details

6.5Rating
157Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date1 May 2004
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMain Hoon Soldier

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionlove
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally planned with a different title, 'Jana the Great', but was shortened to just 'Jana'.
  • Director Shaji Kailas is known for action films in Malayalam, and this was one of his few Tamil directorial ventures.
  • Actress Laila, who played Manimegalai, was a popular star in Telugu and Tamil films at the time.
  • The movie's plot of a village hero fighting a local bully was a common theme in early 2000s Tamil cinema.
  • Some scenes were shot in real village locations in Tamil Nadu to add authenticity.
  • The film did not perform well at the box office compared to other Vijayakanth movies from that period.
  • Composer Srikanth Deva, son of famous composer Deva, provided the music for this film.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Jana

Actor-Composer2 films

Frequently Asked Questions