Naayak(2013)
'Naayak' is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language action comedy-drama film directed by V. V. Vinayak. The film stars Ram Charan in a dual role, alongside Kajal Aggarwal and Amala Paul. The story follows Siddharth Naayak, a vigilante who fights a corrupt minister, and his doppelganger Cherry, a software engineer. The narrative explores themes of revenge, justice, and double identity. The film was produced by DVV Danayya under Universal Media. It received positive reviews for its entertainment value and performances. 'Naayak' was a commercial success, grossing ₹82 crore worldwide. It was released on 9 January 2013 during the Sankranthi festival.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Hotstar, MX Player, Prime Video, Sun Nxt, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 9 January 2013
- Director
- V. V. Vinayak
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
A software engineer named Cherry discovers he has a doppelganger named Siddharth Naayak, a vigilante wanted for murder. When the police confuse the two, Cherry must help Siddharth clear his name. Together, they take on a corrupt minister who controls the criminal underworld.
“Two faces, one fight”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Naayak
Cast reunions in this film: Tanikella Bharani & Brahmanandam (86 films together), Brahmanandam & M. S. Narayana (79 films together), Brahmanandam & Raghu Babu (54 films together), Brahmanandam & Venu Madhav (42 films together), Brahmanandam & Jayaprakash Reddy (35 films together), and Brahmanandam & Posani Krishna Murali (33 films together).
Trivia
- The film's climax was shot in a real-life coal mine in Ramagundam, Telangana, with challenging conditions for the crew.
- Ram Charan performed a fight sequence while hanging from a helicopter, a rare stunt for a lead actor in Telugu cinema at the time.
- The movie's title 'Naayak' was chosen to reflect the dual hero roles, meaning 'leader' or 'hero' in Telugu.
- It was the first collaboration between director V.V. Vinayak and actor Ram Charan, leading to future projects.
- The film features a cameo by actor Srikanth in a pivotal role, which was a surprise element for audiences.
- Despite mixed reviews, it had a strong opening at the box office, especially in the Nizam region.
- The soundtrack by S. Thaman includes a song 'Jai Balayya' that pays tribute to actor Balakrishna, a unique fan tribute within the film.