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Kalaignan(1993)

4.7/10
Tamil145 mins

Kalaignan (1993) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by G. B. Vijay. Starring Nassar, Nirmalamma and Sivaranjani. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Kalaignan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1993.

Director:G. B. Vijay
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 April 1993
Director
G. B. Vijay
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

A pop singer becomes the prime suspect when a serial killer targets his female fans. A woman arrives in the city to investigate after her dancer sister, who worked with the singer, becomes the first victim.

A singer's fans are dying. He's the prime suspect.

Film Details

4.7Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 April 1993
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleகலைஞன்
Also Known AsKalaingan

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kalaignan' means 'artist' or 'connoisseur' in Tamil, reflecting the killer's obsession with artistic performers.
  • This was one of the earliest major Tamil films to revolve around a serial killer plot, a rare genre at the time.
  • Actor Nassar, who played the investigating officer, was also a prominent dialogue writer for many other Tamil films.
  • The movie featured a cameo by popular comedian Goundamani in a brief comedy track separate from the main thriller plot.
  • Director G.B. Vijay primarily worked as an assistant director and this film was one of his few directorial ventures.
  • The soundtrack by composer Ilaiyaraaja included a hit song 'Oru Kili Oru Kili' sung by singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam.
  • The film's plot drew comparisons to Hollywood thrillers, but was set within the context of the Tamil pop music scene.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kalaignan

Actor-Inderjeet's assistant4 films
Actor-Inderjeet's assistant4 films
Music Composer-Director of Photography4 films
Actor-Director of Photography3 films
Music Composer-Dr. Prabhavathy2 films
Music Composer-Inderjeet's assistant2 films

Frequently Asked Questions