Nayagan was selected by Time Magazine New York as among the 100 Best films ever made in history since talking cinema started in 1923. The best part, Time Magazine, whose editorial team consist of many of Hollywood's legendary movie critics and film journalist, also mentioned incredible acting by Kamal Hassan and mentioned Nayagan along with Godfather 1 & 2 as the greatest gangster movies ever made.

Wow. Vetrimaran has seen Nayagan 49 times. How influential this film was to everyone, from the fans to the filmakers

Kamal just lived all three stages of life He blended Natural, Method, Dramatic Acting! That makes him Rare Breed of Indian cinema We need one more time this combo Mani ratnam - Kamal

Ilaiyaraaja BGM's are the Soul of this film. He has taken each and every scene, knows where to Include silence and took it to the Next Level.

Impressed by Nayagan, the legendary Venice Film Festival, among the world's greatest film festivals awarded Maniratnam The Jeager LeCoultre Award for glorious contribution to cinematic art.

Only Kamal Hassan's movies can be discussed like this.great

60 mins went like 60 secs. Want to hear more.. What a classic.. Mani, Raja, Kamal, PC - true masters.. Wish we had more from this combo.. Thanks for the session

On an award function stage 58 min interview about a particular film. I've never seen something like this before. As always kudos to baradwaj sir. Only you can do those lengthy conversation on big stage and once again thank you very much for this interview

மணிரத்னம் சாரே நினைத்தாலும் இன்னொரு நாயகன் சாத்தியமில்லை.. கமல்சார்,மணிசார்,ராஜாசார்,pc.ஸ்ரீராம் சார்,வரதராஜ முதலியார் மற்றும் பலரின் பலநாள் உழைப்பு.. only #nayagan 🔥🔥

Watched nayakan exactly a day after 35 years of its release. What a magnificent experience!

Nayakan movie was the first movie I cried while watching and felt something very new way of storyline, screenplay, the music is superb not able to praise in words. Here after I was so crazy to watch Mani Ratnam movies till now.

எத்தனை முறை “நாயகன்” படத்தைப் பற்றி பேசினாலும், பத்தாது பத்தாது. One gem of a movie. Still awed by it. I still cry when I hear “தென்பாண்டி சீமையிலே தேரோடும் வீதியிலே மான்போல வந்தவனே யாரடிச்சாரோ யாரடிச்சாரோ” - the music, the lyrics, the singing and the acting 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Nayakan is masterpiece of indian cinema... ❤❤❤💥💥💥

Kamal's brillance knows no bound. The bottle breaking scene! Always wondered how it was conceptualised. And when you hear it from the master filmmaker like Mani himself, Amazing! Kamal, please take a bow! 28:48

RRR,KGF,Bahubali are Kids infront of Nayagan Its Diamond Wat a Movie My all time Favourite Movie Kamal Sir's all-time top Movie for me Proud of Kamal Sir's Huge Fan 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Have to disagree on the dialogues., This was one of Balakumaran's best work. Dialogues were very organic, natural and DO stand the test of time. Much better than the dialogues in MR's later films, if I might add.

The director, actors, cameraman, art director and editor all had a reference for the film. It is Maestro Ilayaraja who had given those five unforgettable gems, each completely from one another, delivered on his own. The masterpiece by the Maestro.

50:00 Bharadwaj: Did you ever consider making Nayagan without songs ? Maniratnam : Ilayaraja was there why would I do that ?

Legends ❤️ Each and every word, gesture of Mani sir reminded of Jayaram sir's mimicry during PS1 audio launch 😂😂😂

Listening to Maniratnam never ever boring .. such a knowledgeable yet down to earth .. he is still standing tall across 3 decades just he always explore to unknown..

Ilayaraaja music lifted this movie to next level..

Nayakan..Apart from Kamal and Manirathnam... 1st hero - Ilayaraja 2nd hero - PC Sriram 3rd hero - Balakumaran...

Illayaraja music 🎶 is the DNA for the movie....

Raja sir + Maniratnam 1. Pallavi Anu Pallavi (Kannada) 2. Unaru (Malayalam) 3. Pagal Nilavu 4. Idhaya Kovil 5. Mouna Ragam 6. Nayagan 7. Agni Natchathiram 8. Geethanjali (Telugu) / Idhayathai Thirudathey 9. Anjali 10. Chathriyan (Manirathnam - Producer) 11. Thalapathi

Good Program sir.. 1 hour not enough.. just went like a second when hearing magics of Kamal sir's acting..🔥 Thank you BR for this.. I can't say how many times I watched Nayakan and I wish to watch again and again..

For all those Tamil movie fans that felt defeated by the back to back success of other language movies. These moments are reminders that Tamil industry will always be a respected and leader in innovation. We have given India and the world timeless gems. Box office success is not real success. Your work must inspire and stand the test of time.

best thing about Ranga Vadiyar is, he ask extraordinary questions

Mani Ratnam Sir as a Director was ahead of his time. Most of his movies are classics. Lets appreciate and celebrate during the time when one lives or works.

Wonderful conversations about Nayagan. It's a gem, hope kamal - maniratnam reunion with new film in future.

You should understand... it's not just Tamil audience, but people from other belts who do not understand Tamil.... and they are fans of Mani Ratnam. English Subtitle is a must for this video.

57:46 that bgm insert was perfect emotional finish for the video

A Masterclass on a Masterpiece "Nayakan" by the Mastercraftsman "ManiRatnam" sir. An eternal cult classic ✨️

GVM+Vetrimaaran+Mani sir pure directorgasm ❤️

That Last Violin. Instant Goosebumps

The way kamal.cries on seeing his son's charred body is same as how Al Pacino cries in Godfather 3 climax..Godfather 3 came after nayagan

Thank you BR! I started watching Tamil movies because of Mani sir’s movie. This feels like closure for me. Also, beginning of PS I promotion.

1. kamal 2 .raja 3. PC shriram 4th only Maniratnam as the reason for the phenomenon !

According to me my order of talent is 1. Ilayaraja BG score & songs 2. Kamal s. Acting 3. Maniratnam direction (sorry' !!! ) No doubt all are legends

35 Years of Nayagan👑😫💥 A Masterpiece 😬😋💝

Kamal Kamal Kamal that's all maniratnam says for most of the good things happened in Nayagan , Kamal sir 🔥

Another plus point for the film is dialogues written by writer Balakumaran. His contribution could have been discussed

Most of these were discussed in the conversations with mani ratnam book written by baradwaj himself. It’s a must read for all movie buffs. Initially released in English, it’s translated in Tamil as well by Kizhakku Pathippagam.

Iconic film.. kamal gave life to Velu Nayakar’s character arc created by Manirathnam.. the best technical crew any director can dream of.. musical wizard Raaja, magical shots n lighting by PC, art by Thotta, Editing Lenin.. dialogues by legendary Balakumaran .. nowadays there is lot of buzz about theme music.. 35 years back Maestro created themes for every situation n character.. themes for love, hero, villain, children.. Raaja took the core tune of Thenpaandi seemayile and created variations of same for some of these themes.. there is no comparison to this movie especially with run of the mill mindless masalas like Manidan .. Let’s celebrate this timeless classic 👏👏

Nayagan....Till Today. No One Can Act.... Even One Precent Of Kamal Sir ✨✨

Mani Ratnam Sir has maintained this across all his conversations on Nayakan till now about how awe struck he is with an actor called Kamal Haasan and it's no wonder and a no brainer that he single handedly shouldered the film. An Acting Masterclass from a seriously legendary actor who should be at par with the best in this artform across globe...

What a movie.Still speak about its glorious.Really top ten of Asia movies even till today.

Wao! maniratam so lucky to meet the underworld Don in person.

Based on this interview, most credit goes to Kamal sir!

This is Absolutely huge. Amazing.

Nayakan Is an Emotion 🛐❤

2 mins silence for the Manithan (Rajni starrer) movie that got released on the same day and went on to become a hit at the BO, but never stood the test of time.

Nallavara kettavaraa....naalu peruku nalladhuna edhuvum thappilla...avana nirutha sol...naan niruthuren....Vow what a powerful dialogues...Balakumaran wrote better than what Manirathnam thinks...

Without any doubt , He is the trend setter.!! Still his films are fresh.

Timeless classic what a combination of Kamal Sir Mani Sir n Maestro Raja Sir great movie till date anyday can watch this film many times

In an Interview kamalahassan candidly shared his thoughts during the making of Nayagan. He said that, half way through the Nayagan movie production, Muktha Srinivasan( the producer ) was not happy with the way Maniratnam was taking the movie. It seems that he wanted to opt out of the movie and that's when Auditor, movie financier and Maniratnam's elder brother G.Venkateshwaran (Sujatha Films Pvt Ltd) came into the picture for Production and then the rest is history.

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 As kamalsir said "how is the movie" thats the point. Contemporarily many movies would have came and made money but We still talking and remembers about Nayakan only. Nayakan is still living and will live stronger even for many decades.

Amazing to hear the nuances behind the filming of one of the best films ever

Everything is soo perfect with this movie..nothing to be recorrected or taken better...its beautiful, magnificent n mind blowing as it is.. always remains as a great movie, cherished in all eras❤

Maniratnam sir is a pride of Indian cinema ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥 Mouna raagam naayagan what a movie ❤️

There is no Nayagan without RAJA sir .

Listening Mani sir voice is also a Blessing 💕

56:18 Here after #KH234 announcement, life made!! 😌 🙌🙌🙌🙌

Nayagan is always my most favorite Indian film

The movie was taken to the next level with the BGM and the haunting music. It added the emotion to the movie than the story itself. Sad too see how the music is not discussed in the success story. If they played the scenes on this stage while muting the BGM they would nullify all these praising discussions. 😤

I would like to see KH, Maniratnam and PC talking about nayakan with BR

Once I watch thenpandi seemaiyile song, automatically getting tear from my eyes. Don't know magic of Raja sir

Hope Iruvar will have a discussion and celebration like this

Nayagan is a masterpiece till date in India, in all parameters, Sema feel movie, I am a school students at that time, thalapathy is awesome and Rajni and Mamootty paired very well

இப்படைப்பில் முக்கிய நாயகன் ராஜா சார் தான்.... என்ன BGM .... என்ன songs.... என்றும் எங்கள் நெஞ்சில்......🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 ராஜா ராஜா தான் 👍👍👍👍👍...

👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼Awesome. never skipped a second of this interview. lovely sir like your films you are so classy😍😍😍

This side Maniratnam nayakan🔥🔥 That side GVM Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu Both are fantastic and best movie for kamal fans🔥🔥

Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you so much Mani Sir. Thank you BR Sir making it happen and it was a great conclave on Nayakan 35. Great learning and inspiration. God bless!

thanks mani sir for nayakan the songs that made our 90s amazing ..............

Nayagan kamal sir acting 🔥

Mani sir is right. This would have been more special if others too had joined and shared their work experience ❤️

We are happy that we go long back to note the master piece cinemas and applaud.. Them.. Instead we can make a program to relinquish the unknown side of that art and how to deliver it better . So that coming generations can influence and come forward to deliver more such films in the future... 🙏

மிக மிக அருமையான அழகான பதிவு....சொல்ல முடியாத அளவிற்கு மகிழ்வை தந்தது எனக்கு.... நன்றி தொடர்புடைய அனைத்து நல் உள்ளங்களுக்கும்

While people are praising RRR and KGF, those movies will not have such an impact in the long run. Those were only the mere victories of their production houses and nothing more.

I had a great time watching this celebration of Nayakan with Mani Sir , Bharadwaj Sir & Gautam Sir :)

Ilayaraja is a true Nayakan of the film.

vetrimaaran sir and kamal sir combo.... for some reason never crossed my mind.... suddenly gettiing some crazy thoughts

They shud hv asked more abt Raja's score in details. His score just lifted the scene to a different level.

Each time i hear the word Nayagan. My mind picture a black color in the beach and a guy standing facing the waves with Ilayaraja's soulful music

We'll forever be grateful for this Rangan vaatiyaarae 🙏

Good discussion..just can't stop hearing Maniratnam, especially since he does not give many interviews..

Wow!! Whatte interview!! Legends for a reason

Fantastic Without even showing a single clip of Nayagan the whole team brought a Fantastic interview It's a mastery symposium like 👍

When mani sir telling i miss kamal now., Kannu kalangguthe sir

Nayagan...An epic..Kamal...No words ❤️🙏

Still we are watching that film 🎥 super 👌 kamal and mani

I would watch this a million times and still learn something in the millionth time

Very good experience, experimence.thank you for this.

This is a surprise package for Friday evening ❤️

The greatest Tamil film of all time!

Nice to have a event interviewing the legend. Would’ve been nice if kamal was in this.

NAYAKAN.....Velu Naikar....oh KAMAL sir....neenghe nallavara kettavara...enne oru arphudhamana diologue....maniratnam sir vere level....music ILAYARAJA sir....all such a beautiful songs...thenpandi seemaiyle 🎼🎶...super hit movie....KAMAL sir, RAJA sir,, MANI sir hatsoff 👍👌🙌.....tomorrow 2nd june....Raja sir Mani sr birtday ...happy birhday Mani sir 🍰🎂

No words about to explain the cult classic movie,, Everything is Perfect in the movie,,it’s wonderful Combo of Universal Hero Kamal & Mani and it’s Not Complete without Raaja sir’s Score

Like mani sir said in the end that he missed the whole crew and kamal sir in the stage is what I was also missing it so much, it would a blast of knowledge and experience if that happened 😫

Nayakan was a movie which inspired everybody.

More than cinema, it's about life time experience, thanks to galatta plus for this video