Naangal(1992)
Naangal is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film directed by Hassan. The film stars Prabhu, Sivaji Ganesan, and Deepika Chikhalia in lead roles. The story follows an honest police officer investigating a double homicide while clashing with an ambitious colleague. He hires a veteran lawyer who suffers a heart attack during the trial. The film explores themes of justice, corruption, and human connection. It was produced by Arifa Productions and features music by Ilaiyaraaja. Naangal received mixed reviews upon release.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 March 1992
- Director
- Hassan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 0
Storyline
An honest cop investigates a double murder. His ambitious colleague wants the case for himself. He hires a veteran lawyer who suffers a heart attack. The cop must find the real killer before time runs out.
“Truth never dies”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Naangal
Cast reunions in this film: Prabhu & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Ilayaraja & Janagaraj (59 films together), Nassar & Ilayaraja (49 films together), Ilayaraja & Srividya (33 films together), Ilayaraja & Sivaji Ganesan (24 films together), and Prabhu & Nassar (21 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Naan Paadum Paadal' but was changed to 'Naangal' before release.
- It was the only Tamil film directed by Hassan, who was primarily known as a producer and distributor.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around the Madras High Court to add realism to the courtroom scenes.
- Composer Shankar–Ganesh, known for their work in the 1980s, provided the music for this early 90s film.
- The plot's focus on two rival police officers was a less common theme in Tamil cinema at that time.
- Actor Sathyaraj, who played a lead role, was also busy with several other action-drama films in the same period.
- The film's release coincided with a wave of legal dramas in Indian cinema, though it wasn't a major commercial success.