Johnny (1980): Cast & Plot
Johnny is a 1980 action drama directed by J. Mahendran, starring Rajinikanth as Johnny / Vidyasagar, Sridevi and Suruli Rajan. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 20m (140 min)
- Director
- J. Mahendran
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- K. R. G Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Johnny About?
The premise of Johnny without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Music, the life giver Johnny loves Archana, a popular singer, but their lives are disrupted when Johnny’s lookalike kills his lover and tries to pin the blame on Johnny.
Johnny Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- guilt
- love
- redemption
- on the run
- impersonation
- framed for murder
- infidelity
- crime of passion
- dual role
- barber
- concert
- fan
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- singer
- character name in title
Johnny Cast & Characters
Rajinikanth leads the cast as Johnny / Vidyasagar, with Sridevi as Archana and Suruli Rajan as Johnny's friend. Directed by J. Mahendran; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director J. Mahendran
- Rajinikanth as Johnny / Vidyasagar
- Sridevi as Archana
- Suruli Rajan as Johnny's friend
- Unni Mary as Bhama
Also Starring in Johnny
· 9 more- V. Gopalakrishnan Police Officer
- Kumarimuthu Salon Assistant
- Kanchana Johnny's Mother
- K. Balaji Police Officer
- Subhashini Tribal woman
- Samikannu Naidu
- Prabhakar Reddy Johnny's Step father
- Premi
- 'Vairam' Krishnamoorthy
More from J. Mahendran
More films directed by J. Mahendran: Kai Kodukkum Kai, Nenjathai Killathe, Johnny and Uthiripookkal.
Johnny Plot Summary
What happens in Johnny from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Johnny, Rajinikanth, is a clever con artist who teams up with his trusted friend Suruli Rajan to settle his father’s mounting debts. Born out of wedlock and raised without the dignity of a wife’s recognition for his mother, Johnny internalizes the ache of lacking a legal claim to his family. His goal isn’t just money; it’s a fight for his father’s name and a chance to restore some overdue honor. He throws himself into a series of schemes, always looking for the right moment to strike, and the thrill of the con becomes as addictive as the payoff.
Full summary
The whole story of Johnny, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Johnny?
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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Which actor portrays the character Johnny?
Johnny Also Known As
Also known as “Jhonny”.
- Also known as
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- Jhonny
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Johnny FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Johnny, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Johnny?
Johnny runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
When was Johnny released?
Johnny was released on August 15, 1980.
Who directed Johnny?
Johnny was directed by J. Mahendran.
More films by J. Mahendran Who is in the cast of Johnny?
Johnny stars Rajinikanth as Johnny / Vidyasagar, Sridevi as Archana and Suruli Rajan as Johnny's friend, among 13 credited actors.
Does Johnny have a post-credit scene?
No. Johnny has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Johnny in?
The original language of Johnny is Tamil.
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