Thennavan (2003): Cast & Plot
Thennavan is a 2003 action drama directed by Nandhakumaran M, starring Vijayakanth as Thennavan, Nassar and Kiran Rathod. It runs 2 hours 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 26m (146 min)
- Director
- Nandhakumaran M
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Captain Cine Creations
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thennavan About?
The premise of Thennavan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Thennavan, a highly regarded bureaucrat, is hand‑picked by the Prime Minister to serve as the nation’s Chief Election Commissioner. Determined to overhaul a corrupt electoral system, he devises a sweeping, radical reform. However, his ambitious scheme backfires, triggering unforeseen political turmoil and threatening process he sought to protect.
Thennavan Cast & Characters
Vijayakanth leads the cast as Thennavan, with Nassar as Ilanthiraiyan and Kiran Rathod as Divya. Directed by Nandhakumaran M; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nandhakumaran M
- Vijayakanth as Thennavan
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Nassar as Ilanthiraiyan - Kiran Rathod as Divya
- Thalaivasal Vijay
Also Starring in Thennavan
· 9 more- Urvashi Pushpalatha
- Vivek Mani
- Raj Kapoor
- R. N. R. Manohar Rowdy
- Ponnambalam
- Sriman
- Mansoor Ali Khan
- Thiyagu
- Ravichandran
Thennavan Plot Summary
What happens in Thennavan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Thennavan, Vijayakanth, is an honest and upright IAS officer who is handpicked by the Prime Minister of India to serve as the Chief Election Commissioner. His first duty in this role is to oversee the general election in Tamil Nadu, where he argues for a set of five laws to reform the electoral process and curb corruption. His principled stance quickly wins him widespread public support, setting him up as a beacon of integrity in a charged political landscape.
Full summary
The whole story of Thennavan, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Thennavan?
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 honest IAS officer Thennavan?
Thennavan Also Known As
Also known as “Election Commissione”.
- Also known as
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- Election Commissione
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Thennavan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Thennavan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thennavan?
Thennavan runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).
When was Thennavan released?
Thennavan was released on August 15, 2003.
Who directed Thennavan?
Thennavan was directed by Nandhakumaran M.
Who is in the cast of Thennavan?
Thennavan stars Vijayakanth as Thennavan, Nassar as Ilanthiraiyan and Kiran Rathod as Divya, among 13 credited actors.
Does Thennavan have a post-credit scene?
No. Thennavan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Thennavan in?
The original language of Thennavan is Tamil.
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