Nayakan
1987, Tamil. Directed by Mani Ratnam.
Are you a good man or a bad man?
Velu Naicker, who witnesses the brutal murder of his father, kills a corrupt policeman and escapes to Mumbai, only to become a gangster.
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- A
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Details
- Released
- 21 October 1987
- Original title
- நாயகன்
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Mani Ratnam
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Nayakan: quick answers
Is Nayakan worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 100 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Nayakan?
Nayakan runs 156 minutes (2h 36m).
Does Nayakan have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Nayakan. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Nayakan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Nayakan is rated A in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Nayakan on?
Nayakan is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nayakan?
If you liked Nayakan, try Rakht Charitra 2, Hey Ram, Chandni Bar.
Who directed Nayakan?
Nayakan (1987) was directed by Mani Ratnam and stars Kamal Haasan, Saranya Ponvannan, Karthika.