Ramana(2002)
'Ramanaa' is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language vigilante action thriller film written and directed by A. R. Murugadoss. The film stars Vijayakanth in the lead role, with Simran in a cameo appearance and Ashima Bhalla in a supporting role. The story follows a college professor who forms a secret vigilante group with his former students to kidnap and kill corrupt government officials. The film was produced by V. Ravichandran under the Aascar Films banner and features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It received positive reviews from critics and became a commercial success at the box office. 'Ramanaa' won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film, and Murugadoss won the award for Best Dialogue Writer. The film was released on 4 November 2002.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 4 November 2002
- Director
- A. R. Murugadoss
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
A mild-mannered college professor named Ramanaa loses his family in a building collapse caused by corruption. He forms a secret vigilante group called the Anti-Corruption Force with his former students. Together, they kidnap and kill the most corrupt government officials. But when his students are captured and tortured, Ramanaa must decide how far he is willing to go for justice.
“One man. One mission. No mercy.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ramana
Cast reunions in this film: Vijayakanth & Ilayaraja (50 films together), Ilayaraja & Rajesh (16 films together), Ilayaraja & Vijayan (8 films together), Riyaz Khan & Vijayakanth (3 films together), Riyaz Khan & A. R. Murugadoss (2 films together), and Riyaz Khan & Ilayaraja (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was remade in Hindi as 'Aparichit' starring Amitabh Bachchan, with Murugadoss directing again.
- Vijayakanth performed his own stunts in the action sequences, including a risky scene involving a moving train.
- The movie's climax was shot in a real government secretariat building in Chennai with special permission.
- Composer Vidyasagar reused the tune of 'Oru Naal Oru Kanavu' from his earlier Malayalam film 'Swapnakoodu'.
- This was the first Tamil film to show corruption in the tax department so directly, which was considered bold at the time.
- The role of Ramana was initially offered to Kamal Haasan, but he suggested Vijayakanth for the part.
- The film's success led to Murugadoss being approached for several Bollywood projects soon after.