
Maha Nadigan(2004)
Tamil145 mins
Maha Nadigan (2004) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. Starring Raj Kapoor, Visu and Manikka Vinayagam. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Maha Nadigan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2004.
Director:Sakthi Chidambaram
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 3 December 2004
- Director
- Sakthi Chidambaram
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A man begins his career as a movie extra and cleverly works his way up to become a famous star. His growing fame then leads him to join a new political party.
“From extra to superstar, then into politics.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date3 December 2004
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
corruptionidentityjusticesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Raj KapoorActor
→#2
NamithaActor
→#3
MumtajActor
→#4
VisuActor
→#5
#6M
Manikka VinayagamActor
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Ramesh KhannaActor
→#7
SathyarajActor
→#8
P. VasuActor
→#9
MallikaActor
→#10
Sakthi ChidambaramDirector
→#11
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Suresh DevanCrew
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DevaMusic Composer
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Maha Nadigan' translates to 'Great Actor', directly reflecting the protagonist's journey in the film industry.
- Director Sakthi Chidambaram is also a well-known dialogue writer, having worked on many successful films before this directorial venture.
- Actor Vijayakumar, who plays a key role, was a major star in the 1970s and 1980s, adding a layer of real-life industry veteran presence.
- The movie's plot about an extra becoming a star and then a politician mirrors the real-life career arcs of several Tamil film personalities.
- The film was released during a period when many Tamil films were exploring the direct link between cinema stardom and political power.
- Despite its dramatic premise, the film did not achieve major commercial success at the box office upon its release.
- The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, continuing his early 2000s collaboration with director Sakthi Chidambaram.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Maha Nadigan
Actor-Composer28 films →
Actor-Arivanandan12 films →
Arivanandan-Music Composer11 films →
Actor-Actor9 films →
Actor-Composer7 films →
Actor-Composer6 films →
Director-Actor5 films →
Director-Actor4 films →
Actor-Actor4 films →
Director-Composer4 films →
Director-Actor3 films →
Director-Actor3 films →
Muthu-Music Composer2 films →
