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Pandiyan(1992)

4.1/10
Tamil149 mins

Pandiyan (1992) is a 149-minute Tamil film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. Starring Rajinikanth, Janagaraj and Manorama. With an audience rating of 4.1/10, Pandiyan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1992.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
25 October 1992
Director
S. P. Muthuraman
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 29m
GudVibe Rating
4.1/10

Storyline

A police officer is furious after his brother-in-law is killed. To track down the killers, he goes undercover.

A cop goes undercover to avenge his family.

Film Details

4.1Rating
149Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date25 October 1992
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleபாண்டியன்
Also Known AsKanoon Ka Khiladi · Secret Police

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnysuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticefamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's climax was shot at the historic Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, a rare location for a major action sequence in 1990s Tamil cinema.
  • Actor Napoleon, who played the villain, was primarily known for heroic roles, making this a notable shift for him at the time.
  • The movie's title 'Pandiyan' is a common Tamil name but also references the ancient Pandya kings, hinting at the protagonist's strength and regional pride.
  • Director S.P. Muthuraman and actor Prabhu collaborated on this film after their previous successful family drama 'Chinna Thambi' (1991).
  • A comedy track involving Manorama and Goundamani was added separately to lighten the film's intense revenge plot.
  • The film's soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja became popular, especially the song 'Oruvan Oruvan', which was shot in a single long take.
  • This was one of the few 1990s action films where the hero, played by Prabhu, was a police officer who also goes undercover as a college student.

Notable Collaborations

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