Virumaandi (2004)
Plot
Virumaandi is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written, co-edited, produced, and directed by Kamal Haasan, who also performed in the title role. The cast also includes Pasupathy, Napoleon, Abhirami, Rohini, Shanmugarajan and Nassar in pivotal roles. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film won critical acclaim and was a commercial success at the box office. It marked Rohini’s comeback after an 8-year hiatus from acting. The film revolves around the interview of two prison inmates, firstly, Kothala Thevar's (Pasupathy) life sentence, and secondly, Virumaandi (Kamal Haasan), who is sentenced to be hanged. The criminals express how they feel about the direction that their lives have taken and how they have ended up where they are. The film's narrative is based on the Rashomon effect. It was screened as "Main Programme Feature" at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, Netherlands. Kamal Haasan won the inaugural Best Asian Film Award for Virumaandi as director at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, South Korea.
Virumaandi details
| Industry | Tamil |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Genres | Action, Drama |
| Runtime | 2h 58m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Kamal Haasan |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ta |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Virumaandi about?
Virumaandi is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written, co-edited, produced, and directed by Kamal Haasan, who also performed in the title role. The cast also includes Pasupathy, Napoleon, Abhirami, Rohini, Shanmugarajan and Nassar in pivotal roles. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film won critical acclaim and was a commercial success at the box office. It marked Rohini’s comeback after an 8-year hiatus from acting. The film revolves around the interview of two prison inmates, firstly, Kothala Thevar's (Pasupathy) life sentence, and secondly, Virumaandi (Kamal Haasan), who is sentenced to be hanged. The criminals express how they feel about the direction that their lives have taken and how they have ended up where they are. The film's narrative is based on the Rashomon effect. It was screened as "Main Programme Feature" at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, Netherlands. Kamal Haasan won the inaugural Best Asian Film Award for Virumaandi as director at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, South Korea.
Who is in the cast of Virumaandi?
Virumaandi stars Kamal Haasan, Pasupathy, Napoleon, Abhirami and is directed by Kamal Haasan. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Virumaandi online?
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How long is Virumaandi?
Virumaandi runs 2h 58m (178 minutes).
Who directed Virumaandi?
Virumaandi was directed by Kamal Haasan.
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