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Alexander(1996)
Tamil188 mins
Alexander (1996) is a 188-minute Tamil film directed by Keyaar. With an audience rating of 2.7/10, Alexander stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1996.
Director:Keyaar
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 November 1996
- Director
- Keyaar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 3h 8m
- GudVibe Rating
- 2.7/10
Storyline
A CBI officer named Alexander marries a woman named Priya to investigate a murder. He is searching for a key file that would prove who the killer is. A man named Ashok and his brothers try to stop him from getting the evidence.
“A marriage to solve a murder. A file to catch a killer.”
Film Details
2.7Rating
188Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date10 November 1996
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleஅலெக்சாண்டர்
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilyrevenge
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
2.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Alexander
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