Abhimanyu(1997)
Abhimanyu is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language crime film directed by K. Subash. The film stars R. Parthiban, Ravali, Raghuvaran, and Geetha. The story follows an honest police officer who fights a powerful racketeer named Masi. The officer discovers that Masi's wife is his own long-lost sister. The film blends action with family drama. It received mixed to positive reviews for its performances and emotional story. Abhimanyu was released in theaters in 1997.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Apple TV
- Theatrical Release
- 5 September 1997
- Director
- K. Subhash
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Rating
- 5.9/10
Storyline
An honest police officer named Abhimanyu takes on a dangerous criminal named Masi. Masi runs illegal liquor and drug operations in the city. Abhimanyu trains his team to fight back. But he discovers that Masi's wife is his own long-lost sister. He must choose between duty and family.
“Duty or family? A cop's hardest choice”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Abhimanyu
Cast reunions in this film: Deva & Vijayakumar (29 films together), Anandaraj & Deva (18 films together), Deva & Raghuvaran (15 films together), R. Parthiban & Deva (12 films together), R. Parthiban & Anandaraj (6 films together), and Anandaraj & Raghuvaran (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Abhimanyu' references a heroic warrior from the Indian epic Mahabharata, mirroring the character's fight against a larger force.
- This was one of the earliest major Tamil film roles for actor Vijayakanth, who later became a prominent political leader in Tamil Nadu.
- Director K. Subash was known for action films and had previously directed the hit 'Chatriyan' with Vijayakanth.
- The movie's plot of a suspended honest cop fighting a powerful don became a popular template for many later Tamil action films.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Deva, who created a popular background score that heightened the film's gritty atmosphere.
- A key action sequence was filmed at the Madras Central Railway station, using the station's iconic architecture for a dramatic chase.
- The character name 'Maasilamani' for the villain is a memorable and fearsome moniker created specifically for this film.