🎬 Film · Hindi

Nayak (N/A)

Name: Nayak
Director: S. Shankar
Genre: action film, romance film, drama film
Duration: 184 min
Cast: Shivaji Satam, Saurabh Shukla, Neena Kulkarni, Johnny Lever, Amrish Puri

⏱ 184 min action film romance film drama film

Plot

2001 film by Shankar

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Why Watch This

Shankar’s “Nayak” blends high‑octane action with a razor‑sharp political thriller, following a charismatic everyman who’s thrust onto the chief minister’s chair for a day. Anil Kapoor’s magnetic turn as the reluctant reformer, paired with crisp cinematography, makes the film a compelling ride from start to finish.

Best For

Action fans, Political drama lovers, Bollywood enthusiasts, Fans of Anil Kapoor, Social commentary seekers

The CinePearl Take

Kapoor delivers a standout performance, balancing swagger with vulnerability as he navigates the murky corridors of power. Shankar’s direction keeps the narrative taut, punctuating the drama with slick set pieces and a pulsating score. The film’s core theme—ordinary citizens confronting systemic corruption—still feels resonant, even two decades later.

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Cast & Crew

Director: S. Shankar
Cast: Shivaji Satam, Saurabh Shukla, Neena Kulkarni, Johnny Lever, Amrish Puri, Anupam Shyam, Paresh Rawal, Razak Khan, Anil Kapoor
Writer: Anurag Kashyap

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