Nambiyaar
Nambiyaar

Movie spotlight

Nambiyaar

2016
Movie
140 min
Tamil

Ramachandran, a young man who is preparing for his IAS exam, battles his id, which keeps getting him into problems.

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IMDb5.9/10
Google Users65%
Director: G.K.S. KumarGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Nambiyaar tells the story of a young man who, after his father's untimely death, gets entangled in a web of crime and deceit. He finds himself framed for a murder he didn't commit, forcing him to go on the run. As he navigates the dangerous underworld, he must uncover the truth behind the conspiracy and clear his name before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Nambiyaar received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its action sequences and lead performance, but criticism for its convoluted plot and pacing. Audience reception was largely lukewarm, with some appreciating the attempt at a crime thriller while others found it predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic action and Srikanth's performance.

  • Criticized for a predictable and overly complicated storyline.

  • Some found the film engaging despite its flaws.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an average action thriller with some engaging moments, but many pointed out the predictable plot and a lack of originality as significant drawbacks.

Fun Fact

Remo D'Souza, a renowned choreographer and director in Bollywood, made his acting debut in Tamil cinema with this film.

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timesofindia

The high-concept premise of Nambiyaar is filled with promise — what if a film can give a name and form to a character's id, and let that character run amok? Jim Carrey's Me, Myself & Irene explored a form of this concept (where the lead cha...