Thamizhan

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Thamizhan
Directed by Majeed
Produced by Dr Manohar
Written by Ravichandran
Starring Vijay
Priyanka Chopra
Revathi
Vivek
Nassar
Music by Imann
Distributed by Cee I TV Ltd
Release date(s) 2001
Running time 172 mins
Language Tamil

Thamizhan (2001) is a Tamil film directed by Ravichandran. The film stars Vijay, Priyanka Chopra, Revathi, Nassar and Vivek. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Imman. The film was a surprise hit in 2001. It is written by director Ravichandran and distributed by London based Tamil language telechannel – Cee I TV.

[edit] Plot

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

Surya (Vijay) is a lawyer with right values, who tries to redress things the legal way. His brother in law Shakthivel (Nasser), again an upright lawyer, is killed in the process of upholding justice. Surya's sister (Revathy) also meets a pitiful end at the hands of criminals. But Surya refuses to give up. His mission is to make the layman understand his legal rights. The hero's trials and triumphs are told with force in ``Thamizhan.

[edit] Cast

Actor Role
Vijay
Priyanka Chopra
Revathi
Vivek
Nassar

[edit] Box Office

The film opened big in Tamil Nadu and within a week the producers were looking at profits. It was a surprise hit at the box office, it raised business for Priyanka Chopra and the soundtrack was an even bigger success. Raised approximately 25 crores.