Naan
Naan

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Naan

2012
Movie
135 min
Tamil

An ex-convict forges signature of a deceased medical student to get enrolled in a medical college. He kills his roommate by accident in a dispute and fears that his identity will be revealed.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Director: Ashwin GowthamanGenres: Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A young college student named Saravanan gets involved in a series of unfortunate events after he gets entangled with a powerful politician. He finds himself accused of a crime he did not commit and must fight to prove his innocence. The film explores themes of corruption, injustice, and the struggle of an ordinary man against a powerful system.

Critical Reception

Naan received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While the performances, particularly of the lead actor, and the thrill elements were often praised, some reviewers pointed to a predictable plot and pacing issues in certain segments. The film was considered a decent attempt at a thriller within the Tamil film industry.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Sivakarthikeyan's energetic performance.

  • Appreciated for its attempt at a taut thriller narrative.

  • Criticized for a somewhat predictable storyline and occasional lag in pacing.

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Fun Fact

This film marked a significant early role for Sivakarthikeyan, who would later become one of the most popular actors in Tamil cinema.

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