Naan
A hopeless orphan impersonates his dead co-passenger for his educational purpose and gets into trouble.
Directed by Jeeva Shankar · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 135 min · 2012
Trailer
Director
Jeeva Shankar
Writer
Neelan K. Sekar, (Dialogue), Jeeva Shankar, (Additional Dialogue)
Studio
Vijay Antony Film Corporation
Release
15 Aug 2012
Runtime
135 min
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Full Plot
A young man with a troubled past seeks a new life after being sent to a juvenile home. He assumes the identity of a deceased classmate and enrolls in medical school, befriending a wealthy student who unknowingly harbors secrets about Karthik's true identity. As tensions rise, Karthik must navigate his complicated relationships and confront the truth about himself.
Cast & Characters
Karthik / Mohammed Salim
Vijay Antony
Siddarth Venugopal
Rupa
Rupa Manjari
Ashok Ravindran
Siddharth Venugopal
Priya
Anuya Bhagvath
Uma
Vibha Natarajan
Karthik's mother
Charmila
the original Mohammed Salim
Ratsasan Saravanan
Krishnamoorthy
Did You Know?
Jeeva Shankar has directed 3 films in our catalog, including Yaman, Amara Kaaviyam.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Vijay Antony appears in 20 films in our catalog, including Kolai, India Pakistan.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
The film was initially launched in 2008, with Siddharth Venugopal and Rukmini Vijayakumar playing the lead roles.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Naan holds 7.5/10 on IMDb (1,902 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
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AI Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Naan's IMDb rating?+
Naan has a 7.5/10 rating on IMDb from 1,902 votes.
Is Naan good? What are critics saying?+
Naan holds 7.5/10 on IMDb (1,902 votes).
How long is Naan?+
Naan has a runtime of 135 min.
Who directed Naan?+
Naan was directed by Jeeva Shankar.
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