
Kalaignan(1993)
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
Your Rating
4.7/10Rating
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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-Composer60 films →
Actor-Composer49 films →
Actor-Composer25 films →
Actor-Actor17 films →
Actor-Actor9 films →
Actor-Composer7 films →
Actor-Inderjeet's assistant4 films →
Actor-Inderjeet's assistant4 films →
Music Composer-Director of Photography4 films →
Actor-Director of Photography3 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Actor-Composer2 films →
Music Composer-Dr. Prabhavathy2 films →
Music Composer-Inderjeet's assistant2 films →




