Agni Natchathiram (1988): Cast & Plot
Agni Natchathiram is a 1988 action drama directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Vijayakumar as Vishwanath, Prabhu and Karthik Muthuraman. It runs 2 hours 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 26m (146 min)
- Director
- Mani Ratnam
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Sujatha Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Agni Natchathiram About?
The premise of Agni Natchathiram without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two stepbrothers, raised by an upright and respected father, take divergent paths—one becomes a police officer, the other a criminal enforcer. Their opposing lives set the stage for a tense conflict as they find themselves on opposite sides of the law, leading to a dramatic confrontation. The narrative follows their personal struggles, family loyalties, and the inevitable clash when duty and crime collide.
Agni Natchathiram Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- love
- swimming pool
- attraction
- father
- hate
- truck
- attempted murder
- bribe
- investigation
- driving license
- job interview
- feud
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- bigamy
- bigamist
- anger
- illegitimacy
- half brother half brother relationship
- sibling rivalry
- vengeance
- suspense
- police
- police custody
- organized crime
- loss of father
- hospital
- gangster
- fire
- fear
- father son relationship
- escape
- dysfunctional family
- death
- boxing
- bloody face
- ambush
- ambulance
Agni Natchathiram Cast & Characters
Vijayakumar leads the cast as Vishwanath, with Prabhu as Gautham Vishwanath and Karthik Muthuraman as Ashok Vishwanath. Directed by Mani Ratnam; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mani Ratnam
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Vijayakumar as Vishwanath - Prabhu as Gautham Vishwanath
- Karthik Muthuraman as Ashok Vishwanath
- Sumithra as Susheela
Also Starring in Agni Natchathiram
· 10 more- Jayachitra Kamala
- Amala Akkineni Anjali
- Nirosha Ashok's girlfriend
- G. Umapathy Chidambaram
- Tara Mallika
- Prabhu Deva Themselves
- Janagaraj Lakshmipathi
- V. K. Ramasamy Chettiar
- S. N. Lakshmi Vishwanath's mother
- Disco Shanti Escort
Agni Natchathiram Plot Summary
What happens in Agni Natchathiram from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Madras, the half-brothers Gautham Vishwanath [Prabhu] and Ashok Vishwanath [Karthik Muthuraman] are the sons of Vishwanath [Vijayakumar], a senior IAS official, with Susheela [Sumithra] and Kamala [Jayachitra] serving as their mothers. Both brothers carry a simmering anger toward their father and toward each other, setting a tense tone for the family from the outset.
Gautham, a trainee IPS officer, crosses paths with Anjali [Amala Akkineni], the Commissioner’s daughter, and the two slowly fall in love. After graduating from the police academy, he is appointed Assistant Commissioner in Madras. In parallel, Ashok meets a mysterious girlfriend [Nirosha], and a romantic relationship begins, adding another complicated layer to the family dynamics. Meanwhile, Vishwanath is tapped to head an inquiry into a nefarious factory owner, Chidambaram [G. Umapathy].
Full summary
The whole story of Agni Natchathiram, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Agni Natchathiram?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the brothers' father?
Agni Natchathiram Also Known As
Also known as “Gharshana”.
- Also known as
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- Gharshana
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Agni Natchathiram FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Agni Natchathiram, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Agni Natchathiram?
Agni Natchathiram runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).
When was Agni Natchathiram released?
Agni Natchathiram was released on April 15, 1988.
Who directed Agni Natchathiram?
Agni Natchathiram was directed by Mani Ratnam.
More films by Mani Ratnam Who is in the cast of Agni Natchathiram?
Agni Natchathiram stars Vijayakumar as Vishwanath, Prabhu as Gautham Vishwanath and Karthik Muthuraman as Ashok Vishwanath, among 14 credited actors.
Does Agni Natchathiram have a post-credit scene?
No. Agni Natchathiram has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Agni Natchathiram in?
The original language of Agni Natchathiram is Tamil.
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