Alexander(1996)
Alexander is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Keyaar. The film stars Vijayakanth as a CBI officer and Sangita as the female lead. Prakash Raj plays the antagonist Ashok. The story follows Alexander's investigation into a murder linked to a missing file that exposes a massive corruption network. The film features a soundtrack composed by Karthik Raja in his debut. It was produced by Meena Panchu Arunachalam under P. A. Art Productions. The film received positive reviews for Prakash Raj's performance and Karthik Raja's score. It was released on 10 November 1996.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 November 1996
- Director
- Keyaar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 2.7/10
Storyline
A CBI officer named Alexander marries a mysterious woman named Priya to protect her from a powerful crime boss. He must find a hidden file that contains evidence of corruption. The file is the key to solving a murder and bringing down a network of criminals.
“One file. One man. One truth.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Alexander
Cast reunions in this film: Vijayakanth & Karthik Raja (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Alexander' was inspired by the historical conqueror, symbolising the hero's relentless pursuit of justice.
- Director Kothandam Ramaiah was primarily known as a successful producer; this was one of his few directorial ventures.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using several then-popular suburban locations for its action sequences.
- Actor Prakash Raj, who plays the antagonist Ashok, was early in his career and this role added to his growing reputation as a villain.
- The soundtrack by Deva featured a hit romantic song, 'Oru Kili', which gained popularity on radio and audio cassettes.
- This was one of the few 1990s Tamil action films where the hero, a CBI officer, uses marriage as a central plot device for investigation.
- The film's climax and fight sequences were noted for their raw, practical stunts without extensive digital effects common later.