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Anniyan

  • 20052005
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  • 3h 1m
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8.3/10
18K
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Prakash Raj, Vikram, and Sada in Anniyan (2005)
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Ramanujam, who suffers from multiple personality disorder, works as a lawyer by day and a vigilante at night. He uses tips from the 'Garuda Purana' as his tools to expose various antisocial ... Read allRamanujam, who suffers from multiple personality disorder, works as a lawyer by day and a vigilante at night. He uses tips from the 'Garuda Purana' as his tools to expose various antisocial elements.Ramanujam, who suffers from multiple personality disorder, works as a lawyer by day and a vigilante at night. He uses tips from the 'Garuda Purana' as his tools to expose various antisocial elements.
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
18K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • S. Shankar
  • Writers
    • Gopal Ram(hindi dialogue)
    • S. Shankar(screenplay)
    • Sujatha(dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Vikram
    • Sada
    • Prakash Raj
Top credits
  • Director
    • S. Shankar
  • Writers
    • Gopal Ram(hindi dialogue)
    • S. Shankar(screenplay)
    • Sujatha(dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Vikram
    • Sada
    • Prakash Raj
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 72User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 18 wins

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    Trailer 2:46
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    Prakash Raj and Vikram in Anniyan (2005)
    Prakash Raj, Vikram, and Sada in Anniyan (2005)
    Vikram in Anniyan (2005)
    Vikram in Anniyan (2005)
    Vikram in Anniyan (2005)
    Vikram in Anniyan (2005)

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    Vikram
    Vikram
    • Ramanujam Iyengar 'Ambi'as Ramanujam Iyengar 'Ambi'…
    Sada
    Sada
    • Nandinias Nandini
    Prakash Raj
    Prakash Raj
    • Officer Prabhakaras Officer Prabhakar
    Vivek
    Vivek
    • Charias Chari
    Nedumudi Venu
    Nedumudi Venu
    • Parthasarathy Iyengaras Parthasarathy Iyengar
    Nassar
    Nassar
    • Psychiatristas Psychiatrist
    • (as Nasser)
    Kalabhavan Mani
    Kalabhavan Mani
    • House Owneras House Owner
    Cochin Hanifa
    Cochin Hanifa
    • The Person Who Stops His New Caras The Person Who Stops His New Car
    Saurabh Shukla
    Saurabh Shukla
    • Break Company Owneras Break Company Owner
    Charlie
    Charlie
    • Wastrelas Wastrel
    Sriranjani
    • Nandhini's motheras Nandhini's mother
    Mohan Vaidya
    • Krishna Iyengaras Krishna Iyengar
    Manobala
    Manobala
    • TTRas TTR
    Shanmugha Rajan
    • Chockalingamas Chockalingam
    Amarasigamani
    • Policeas Police
    Shanthi Williams
    • Ambi's Motheras Ambi's Mother
    Suryakanth
    • Drunkardas Drunkard
    Viraj
    • Young Ambias Young Ambi
    • Director
      • S. Shankar
    • Writers
      • Gopal Ram(hindi dialogue)
      • S. Shankar(screenplay) (story)
      • Sujatha(dialogue)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The officers from Central Board of Film Certification (Censor Board) had personally congratulated the director Shankar for making a bold movie that speaks to the society in a grand way.
    • Goofs
      Ambi, who always talks so much about rules, doesn't wear a helmet.
    • Quotes

      Chari: You have to kiss her.

      Ramanujam 'Ambi' Iyengar: Kiss? Me?

      Chari: Yes, you! For all this do you expect to bring Kamal Hassan?

    • Crazy credits
      The film's title in the film is shown as Aparichit - The Stranger.
    • Alternate versions
      The film's Hindi DVD version doesn't contain the "Iyengaar Ghar Ki" song, while it exists in the soundtrack of the film. Whether the theatrical print contained the song or not is unknown.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Kadhal Sadugudu (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Aiyangaru Veetu
      Written by: Vairamuthu
      Produced by: Harris Jayaraj
      Performed by: Hariharan and Harini

    User reviews72

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    Top review
    10/10
    The movie that will move you in every scene
    If you do not know Tamil (just like I don't) then watch the DVD version of ANNIYAN with subtitles (not the Hindi version). You will be proud to find that the best movies in the world are Indian movies (I will learn Tamil just to watch its movies). Roles were challenging but acting/performance was great too. Direction qualifies for a new degree after good better and best. Comedy has good timing and morals delivered are clear. I have been humming the songs specially - Iyengar Vittu Adege with out really knowing what the lyrics means. Actions were well shown and well place in the movie. The scenes were so well placed. Music was super. This is a art, classic, action, science, romance, thriller, drama. A movie does not get better than this.
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    • Aug 17, 2008

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    • Release date
      • June 17, 2005 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Tamil
    • Also known as
      • The Stranger
    • Filming locations
      • Malaysia
    • Production companies
      • Oscar Films International
      • Oscar Films
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    • Budget
      • ₹280,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      3 hours 1 minute
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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