Watch Ramanaa, a powerful story about the fight against corruption!

The 2002 Tamil film Ramanaa, directed by AR Murugadoss, has become a favorite among fans of action and vigilante themes. Starring Vijayakanth in the lead role, accompanied 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

For those interested in experiencing this powerful film, Ramanaa is available for streaming on Sun NXT.

Story Summary: A professor’s fight against corruption

Ramanaa begins with a daring act: 15 Tahsildars (government officials) are kidnapped by a vigilante group led by Dr. M. Ramanaa, a professor with a haunted past. Driven by a personal tragedy, Ramanaa discovers deep-rooted corruption in society after his family is lost to substandard construction practices of a powerful contractor, Bhadrinarayanan. He takes the law into his own hands and gathers former students who are now government employees to tackle and expose corrupt officials.

Climactic confrontation and inheritance

Ramanaa’s quest 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 a death sentence. Despite public support for his release, Ramanaa accepts his fate and leaves a moving final plea for the public to resist corruption.

Cast and soundtrack

The cast includes notable performances from Vijayakanth as M. Ramanaa, Vijayan as Bhadrinarayanan and Yugi Sethu as Constable Saravanan. Ilaiyaraaja’s soundtrack marks his unique collaboration with Murugadoss and adds to the emotional depth of the film.

Reception

The film was critically acclaimed and has an IMBD rating of 8.2/10. Ramanaa won the 2002 Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film, while AR Murugadoss was honored with the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Dialogue Writer.