Who directed Independence Day?

Independence Day was directed by A. R. Ramesh and released in 2000. A. R. Ramesh is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Who stars in Independence Day?

Independence Day stars Arun Pandian alongside Roja Selvamani, Sai Kumar. The film marks a collaboration between Arun Pandian and director A. R. Ramesh within Tamil cinema.

Who composed the music for Independence Day?

The music for Independence Day was composed by Deva. Deva is a well-known name in Tamil film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

Independence Day(2000)

Tamil•145 mins•theatrical•Updated 8 May 2026

Independence Day is a 2000 Indian action drama film shot in Tamil and Kannada languages, directed by A. R. Ramesh. The film stars Arun Pandian as SP Subhash IPS, alongside Sai Kumar, Roja, and Ranjitha. The story follows an honest police officer who battles a powerful crime syndicate while protecting his family. After his wife is killed and his daughter kidnapped, Subhash takes the law into his own hands. The film's soundtrack was composed by Deva with lyrics by Vairamuthu for the Tamil version. It was released in August 2000 after a prolonged production period and performed poorly at the box office.

Director:A. R. Ramesh

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 5 August 2000
Director: A. R. Ramesh
Language: Tamil
Runtime: 2h 25m

Storyline

SP Subhash is an honest cop in a city controlled by a ruthless gangster. When the gangster attacks his family, Subhash loses his wife and his job. Now he must fight alone to rescue his daughter and bring the criminal to justice.

“One man. One mission. Total justice.”