Thamizhan is a 2002 Indian Tamil action drama film directed by debutant Majith and produced by G. Venkateswaran. The film stars Vijay in the lead role with Priyanka Chopra, who made her debut as a lead actress in the film. Revathi, Nassar, Ashish Vidyarthi and Vivek also play pivotal roles in the film, while the film’s score and soundtrack were composed by D. Imman. The story involves solving several corruption cases by a lawyer named Surya in the process fighting against a criminal boss and finally making indian law basics available as a free book to common people.
Surya (Vijay) is a lawyer with right values who tries to redress things the legal way. He falls in love with Priya (Priyanka Chopra). His brother-in-law Shakthivel (Nassar), also an upright lawyer, is killed in the process of upholding justice. Surya’s sister Jaya (Revathi) also meets a pitiful end at the hands of criminals, but Surya refuses to give up. His mission is to make the layman understand his legal rights.
Directed by Majith
Produced by G. Venkateswaran
Written by Majith (dialogue)
Screenplay by S. A. Chandrasekhar
Story by Majith
Starring Vijay, Priyanka Chopra, Nassar, Revathi, Vivek
Music by D. Imman
Cinematography N. K. Ekambaram
Edited by V. T. Vijayan
Production G. V. Films
Release date 12 April 2002
Running time 162 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil
