Cast
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Kamal Haasan
as Indrajeet
Farheen
as Divya
Sivaranjani
as Sandhya, Divya's Sister
Nassar
as Devananthan
Sindhuja
as Inderjeet's fan
Chi. Guru Dutt
as Dr. Harichandra Prasad
Nirmalamma
as Dr. Prabhavathy
Chinni Jayanth
as Inderjeet's assistant
R.S. Shivaji
as Inderjeet's assistant
Kazan Khan
as Anwar
Mohan Raman
as Psychiatrist
Crew
Director
- G.B. Vijay
Producer
- Ramkumar Ganesan
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This high-octane Action/Thriller film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, Kalaignan distinguishes itself through a unique visual style and creative action choreography.
Director G.B. Vijay brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1993, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Kalaignan took approximately 31 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 145 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 190 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 7 months to complete.
- The film contains approximately 2154 individual shots.
- The screenplay went through 7 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 1993, when this film was released:
- The internet was beginning to transform communication and information access.
- Digital technology was transforming the entertainment industry.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: April 14, 1993
- Runtime: 2h 25m