Anniyan
Ramanujam, who suffers from multiple personality disorder, works as a lawyer by day and a vigilante at night, using tips from the 'Garuda Purana' as his tools to punish various antisocial elements.
Directed by S. Shankar · Action · Crime · Drama · 181 min · 2005
Trailer
Director
S. Shankar
Studio
Oscar Films
Release
17 Jun 2005
Runtime
181 min
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Full Plot
Ambi is a meek lawyer, who wishes to change the society. But, because of his oft-repeated concern, people don't take him seriously. Besides, Nandini, the girl whom he loves, also rejects her because of this. This makes Ambi shattered, not before he encounters a website Aparichit.com, visiting which creates an alter ego inside Ambi's mind. For the girl he loves, he becomes a supermodel named Remo, and for the entire nation, to reform it, he becomes a vigilante named Aparichit, who not only teaches people the importance of following the rules, but also punishes them if they don't follow.
Cast & Characters
Lead
Sadha
Supporting
Nedumudi Venu
Supporting
Cochin Haneefa
young Ambi
Master Hari
Chockalingam, Prabhakar's older brother
Shanmugarajan
Ethirajan Naidu, a factory owner who produces faulty brake wires
Saurabh Shukla
a club dancer in the item number "Kaadhal Yaanai"
Yana Gupta
Susheela Iyengar
Shanthi Williams
Did You Know?
S. Shankar has directed 8 films in our catalog, including I, Indian 2.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Vikram appears in 32 films in our catalog, including I, Kadhal Sadugudu.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
The advance booking for the film began on 14 June 2005 across Tamil Nadu and received overwhelming response from the audience, which the trade circuit felt was "phenomenal".
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Anniyan holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (22,482 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.3/10 on IMDb (22,482 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anniyan's IMDb rating?+
Anniyan has a 8.3/10 rating on IMDb from 22,482 votes.
Is Anniyan good? What are critics saying?+
Anniyan holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (22,482 votes).
How long is Anniyan?+
Anniyan has a runtime of 181 min.
Who directed Anniyan?+
Anniyan was directed by S. Shankar.
Where can I watch Anniyan?+
Anniyan is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sun Nxt, Amazon Video, Zee5.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The reaction to the movie "Anniyan" is overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing shock and awe at its visuals and performances. Some people reminisce about the first time they saw the trailer in a theater. The film's release has also been marked by nostalgia for childhood days past.
From the trailer's comments
Any one after 2.0 teaser ?
@siddhantaswain8985 · 119 likesStill remember the day i watched this trailer in Shenoy's Theater Ernakulam, Kerala. I think it was the first time i was watching the 'trailer' of a south Indian movie in a theater. All were stunned by the visuals, songs, fight and Vikram's Remo makeover. 15 years later in 2020,…
@JafferMenon · 107 likes2005lekku oru ഓർമ അതൊക്കെ ഒരു കാലം
@chikkumon8161 · 60 likesഅന്യൻ ഇപ്പോളും ഫോണിൽ ഉണ്ട്
@anandhumadhu1589 · 30 likesWhen this movie was released I was studying in 1st standard and now i do to graduate in this year . Life has gone very fast . I miss my childhood days 😥🥺
@teesmaarkhan6357 · 33 likesI am watching after 13 years this movie released on 17/6/2005. Still vikram look same
@BalaMrB · 41 likesLOVE From Kerala (❤M❤)
@VishnustuntexVishnustuntexRu · 39 likesഅന്നിയൻ മൂവി ഇപ്പോൾ ഫോൺ ഇൽ കണ്ടിട്ട് ട്രൈലെർ കാണാൻ കൊതിച്ചു വന്ന ഞാൻ ✌️😉
@vijeshsrockzz · 8 likes
