Nanban
2012, Tamil. Directed by Shankar.
Two friends and their rival set out to find a third friend from engineering college, who taught them how to be more than just victims of circumstances. During the journey, they recall their college memories.
- Runtime
- 3h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- ShankarDirector
- VijayPanchavan 'Pari' Pariventhan / Kosaksi 'Pappu' Pasapugazh
- JiivaSevarkodi Senthil
- SrikanthVenkat Ramakrishnan
- Ileana D'CruzRia Santhanam
- SathyarajVirumandi 'Virus' Santhanam
- S. J. SuryahPanchavan Pariventhan
- Sathyan'Silencer' Srivatsan
- Anuya BhagvathShwetha Santhanam
- ManobalaLibrarian Bose
- Uma PadmanabhanMrs. Ramakrishnan
- Vijay VasanthPaneerselvam
- T.M. KarthikRakesh 'Price Tag'
Details
- Released
- 14 January 2012
- Original title
- நண்பன்
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Shankar
- Budget
- $8.2M
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What Nanban is based on
Nanban is based on 3 Idiots, a 2009 film.
Film · 2009
3 Idiots
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Nanban: quick answers
Is Nanban worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 74 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Nanban?
Nanban runs 181 minutes (3h 1m).
Does Nanban have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Nanban. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Nanban parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Nanban yet.
Which OTT platform is Nanban on?
Nanban is streaming on VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Nanban?
If you liked Nanban, try Friends, Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom, Velaiyilla Pattathari.
Who directed Nanban?
Nanban (2012) was directed by Shankar and stars Vijay, Jiiva, Srikanth.
What is Nanban based on?
Nanban is based on 3 Idiots, a 2009 film.