Ghajini (2005): Cast & Plot
Ghajini is a 2005 action thriller directed by A.R. Murugadoss, starring Suriya as Sanjay Ramaswami / Manohar, Sathyan Sivakumar and Nayanthara. It runs 3 hours 2 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 2m (182 min)
- Director
- A.R. Murugadoss
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Sri Saravanaa Creaations
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ghajini About?
The premise of Ghajini without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a fatal blow from an iron rod, Sanjay Ramaswamy, a successful business tycoon, is left with anterograde amnesia, unable to retain any memory beyond fifteen minutes. Determined despite his condition, he embarks on a relentless hunt for the killers responsible for his beloved Kalpana’s murder.
Ghajini Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- tragic romance
- one person army action
- one word title
- improvised weapon
- hit on the head
- anterograde amnesia
- polaroid camera
- polaroid photo
- taking a polaroid photo
- song and dance
- intermission
- memory loss
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- watching lover die
- diary
- investigation
- vigilante
- police officer
- body covered in tattoos
- destruction
- interrupted murder
- action hero
- action violence
- stabbed to death
- psychological thriller
- memory
- tattoo
- short term memory loss
- murder
- revenge
- kidnapping
- fight in water
- tough guy
- nonlinear timeline
- flashback
- fight
- tragic event
- injustice
Ghajini Cast & Characters
Suriya leads the cast as Sanjay Ramaswami / Manohar, with Sathyan Sivakumar as Actor / Server / Fake Sanjay and Nayanthara as Chitra. Directed by A.R. Murugadoss; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director A.R. Murugadoss
- Suriya as Sanjay Ramaswami / Manohar
- Sathyan Sivakumar as Actor / Server / Fake Sanjay
- Nayanthara as Chitra
- Asin Thottumkal as Kalpana
Also Starring in Ghajini
· 4 more- Riyaz Khan Police Inspector
- Pradeep Ram Singh Rawat Lakshman and Ram
- Manobala Kalpana's boss
- Venba Child artist
More from A.R. Murugadoss
More films directed by A.R. Murugadoss, best-rated first: Sikandar, Darbar, Darbar and Spyder.
Ghajini Plot Summary
What happens in Ghajini from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Chitra Nayanthara is a medical student who, with a small group of friends, is engrossed in a neuroscience project about the human brain. She becomes intrigued by the case of Sanjay Ramaswami Suriya, a wealthy Chennai-based businessman said to suffer from anterograde amnesia. When her professor Ravindran denies access to Sanjay’s records because the case is under criminal investigation, Chitra decides to pursue the mystery in secret, piecing together clues that others overlook.
Full summary
The whole story of Ghajini, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Ghajini?
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 portrayed the lead character Sanjay Ramaswami in Ghajini?
Ghajini Also Known As
Also known as “未知死亡”.
- Also known as
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- 未知死亡
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Ghajini FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ghajini, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ghajini?
Ghajini runs 3 hours 2 minutes (182 minutes).
When was Ghajini released?
Ghajini was released on October 14, 2005.
Who directed Ghajini?
Ghajini was directed by A.R. Murugadoss.
More films by A.R. Murugadoss Who is in the cast of Ghajini?
Ghajini stars Suriya as Sanjay Ramaswami / Manohar, Sathyan Sivakumar as Actor / Server / Fake Sanjay and Nayanthara as Chitra, among 8 credited actors.
Does Ghajini have a post-credit scene?
No. Ghajini has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ghajini in?
The original language of Ghajini is Tamil.
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