Alexander (1996): Cast & Plot
Alexander is a 1996 action film directed by Kothandam Ramaiah, starring Prakash Raj, Srihari and Vijayakanth. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Kothandam Ramaiah
- Genre
- Action
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- P. A. Art Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Alexander About?
The premise of Alexander without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
CBI officer Alexander marries Priya as part of a strategy to solve a murder case. He seeks a crucial file that could convict the killer, but powerful adversary Ashok, played by Prakash Raj, and his brothers sabotage his efforts, battling him to seize the evidence and obstruct the trial.
Alexander Cast
Prakash Raj leads the cast, with Srihari and Vijayakanth. Directed by Kothandam Ramaiah; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kothandam Ramaiah
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Alexander Plot Summary
What happens in Alexander from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film features Prakash Raj, Srihari, Vijayakanth, Nizhalgal Ravi, Vadivukarasi, and Sangita in key roles, setting the stage for a tightly wound Tamil crime thriller about power, betrayal, and a determined pursuit of justice.
The story opens with a staged road accident designed to retrieve a crucial file from a man named Choudary. Although Choudary narrowly escapes with the file, the attackers believe the job to be finished. Commissioner Soundarapandian follows a tip about Ashok’s brothers smuggling cargo by air and swings into action by contacting the CBI. The case lands on the desk of officer Rajasekhar, who assigns a capable investigator named Alexander to uncover the truth and stop the smuggling operation.
Full summary
The whole story of Alexander, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Alexander?
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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Who is the CBI officer assigned to investigate the smuggling case?
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Alexander FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Alexander, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Alexander?
Alexander runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Alexander released?
Alexander was released on November 10, 1996.
Who directed Alexander?
Alexander was directed by Kothandam Ramaiah.
More films by Kothandam Ramaiah Who is in the cast of Alexander?
Alexander stars Prakash Raj, Srihari and Vijayakanth, among 6 credited actors.
Does Alexander have a post-credit scene?
No. Alexander has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Alexander in?
The original language of Alexander is Tamil.
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