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The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

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!

This movie is by far the best (and I think it'll remain the best) Tamil movie I've ever seen. Superb acting by Kamal Hassan and excellent directing by Mani Ratnam considering the resources he had in that era back then...no special effects/CGI or any of that bullshit modern age mumbo-jumbo, just pure flawless acting, cinematography and a great and moving music score to fit the story oh so ever well. People seem to compare this movie to the Hollywood's version of the Godfather but in my opinion this one surpasses the Godfather by a mile simply for the fact cause of the way the harshness of the lead character's life is portrayed and the circumstances in his life that compels him to do the things that he does and for the cause that he does them for. A whole city of people who love and fear him but the true affection that he seeks from his daughter eludes him due to what he does and eventually connecting the events that would bring about his demise. Kamal Hassan's best performance to date and for those Godfather fans out there, take a look at this one and perhaps you'd change the ranking spots in your movie lists.

Nayakan is a movie of the century Nayakan is a grade separator bet' olden and modern cinema Kamal Haasan proved the world that he is the best of the best actor in the world Nayakan made a huge turning point in Kamal Haasan's career and of course, Indian Cinma's career Ilaiyarajaa along with Manirathnam, PC Sriram and Thotta Darani given hands to kamal haasan to the historic achievement This film would be a strong contender not only for the top-250 but also for the top position as it is well above the god father, which stands @ No.1 now Congrats to the Universal Hero Kamal Haasan The world expects lot like this from the legend...See this movie which makes meanings in the life..

I was shocked to see some people, who obviously have'nt seen this movie, call it the Indian version of the Godfather. The only resemblance between this movie and the Godfather is that both deal with the underworld and Nayagan does so only at a much later point of time in the movie. This isn't your run of the mill Tollywood entertainer but a rather unique and gripping movie shot in Bombay's dharavi slum areas. Kamal Hassan delivers an unbelievable performance and I simply don't understand why he isn't regarded India's best actor, instead of other posers from Bollywood? In one shot, Mani Ratnam has made a Tamil movie that puts every single Bollywood movie released to date, to shame.