
Pandiyan(1992)
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.
Director:S. P. Muthuraman
Mood:
emotionalfunnysuspenseful
Where to watch:
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
Your Rating
4.1/10Rating
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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
Frequent partnerships reunited in Pandiyan
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