The 2002 Tamil film Ramanaa, directed by AR Murugadoss, became a favorite among fans of action and vigilante themes. Starring Vijayakanth in the lead role, joined by Ashima Bhalla and a cameo by Simran, the story delves into the life of a professor-turned-activist who forms an Anti-Corruption Force (ACF) to fight corruption in Tamil Nadu.
Where to Watch Ramanaa online
For those interested in experiencing this powerful film, Ramanaa is available to stream on Sun NXT.
Plot Overview: A Professor’s Fight Against Corruption
Ramanaa opens with a daring act: 15 tahsildars (government officials) are kidnapped by a vigilante group led by Dr. M. Ramanaa, a professor with a haunting past. Driven by a personal tragedy, Ramanaa discovers deep-rooted corruption in society after the loss of his family due to substandard construction practices by a powerful contractor, Bhadrinarayanan. He takes the law into his own hands, bringing together former students turned government employees to target and expose corrupt officials.
Climate confrontation and legacy
Ramanaa’s journey for justice ends in a confrontation with Bhadrinarayanan, giving the antagonist a taste of his own ruthless methods. Ramanaa’s mission comes at a personal cost. Once he reveals his identity to protect his students, he faces the death penalty. Despite public support for his release, Ramanaa accepts his fate, leaving behind a final emotional appeal to the public to resist corruption.
Cast and soundtrack
The cast includes notable performances from Vijayakanth as Mr. Ramanaa, Vijayan as Bhadrinarayanan and Yugi Sethu as Constable Saravanan, among others. Ilaiyaraaja’s soundtrack marks his unique collaboration with Murugadoss, adding to the emotional depth of the film.
Reception
The film was widely praised and has an IMBD rating of 8.2/10. Ramanaa won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award 2002 for Best Film, while AR Murugadoss received the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Dialogue Writer.
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