Redwarmin This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place

PlatinumRead Just so...so bad

Phonearl Good start, but then it gets ruined

BelSports This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

heramb kirtany personally crime is my favorite genre and this is undoubtedly there in my list of "best crime films of all time" this realistic, straightforward,and gripping crime drama gives you an extraordinary cinematic experience. well written characters, simple yet excellent screenplay, outstanding performances especially the one of our main protagonist played by Hassan, and out of the world direction make this movie a "cult-classic". way too ahead of its time Nayakan is definitely the most influential crime film in the history of Indian cinema. i do have to mention that it is largely similar to the 1972 classic godfather but which Crime movie isn't? Mani Ratnam adds life the narrative. not to be missed!

manish rathore It took me a long period to find me a DVD of nayakan in market,but due to my willingness, i managed to buy one from bangalore.it is a great cinema from mani ratnam,there is no doubt he is the best director of Indian film industry.he directed scenes of slums very perfectly. scene of the hospital,scene of son's funeral,scene when he visit at his daughter's house and scene when velu's daughter argue with him was very intense and powerful.superb script with very powerful and meaningful dialouges and have all the essence of an traditional Indian movie.script is original and not inspired by Godfather(as many people think),only one or two scenes have some influence of Godfather.But we can say that this movie is our answer to Hollywood.Kamal Hasal was excellent and was the perfect one for the role.there is also no doubt that he is among the greatest actors of Indian film industry.He is a perfectionist and no one can act as he can.he can bring emotions and deliver dialouge without any efforts.music also added a great feel to movie,the theme song of movie is very touching.instead of only few flaws this movie is perfect and a gem of Indian cinema,easily the best crime saga and most violent and realistic crime drama of our industry.won national award for best actor and movie, and was the entry for Oscar that time.worth watching and to be remembered by all.i give this movie 9/10

Rajesh C I watched this movie recently on TV for 5th time,but i didn't feel boring or outdated.Especially what made the huge difference in this movie is the screenplay.It has provided a solid foundation for all the achievements this movie has done.Especially it creates great opportunity for the actors to show their skill,because it comes with a solid sensible reasonable situation.Actors cannot operate by themselves in a movie,it is based on the imaginary situation they can connect to the scene and portray their performance.So this movie comes out with some good acting performances,right from Kamal,Janagarag,Delhi Ganesh,Kartika.The next thing comes to my mind after screenplay is background score.Composer Illayaraja enhances the beauty and power of each scene by his excellent background score.P.C.Sreeram and Maniratnam has done great team work in executing the scenes with visual treat for eyes.Balakumaran's dailogues is very apt and good.The movie was made in 1987 ,but still it is of good quality.It is one of the movie selected by Time Magazine as "All-Time 100 Best Films. Great team work.Good movie!!

arun_y88 one of the best Indian movies ever......may be even the best.....one thing i cant understand is how can a movie which is based on the life of Varadharaja Mudhaliar be a copy of THE GODFATHER..... come on guys not every Indian movie is a Hollywood remake......i hope no 1 says Varadharaja Mudhaliar lived his life according to Mario Puzo's godfatherits a shame the way people try to compare every Indian movie to a Hollywood one....it has nothing to do with godfather even though people like to compare both....