The Tiger (2005): Cast & Plot
The Tiger is a 2005 crime action film directed by Shaji Kailas, starring Murali as Janashekhara Varma IPS, Ramu and Siddique. It runs 2 hours 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 32m (152 min)
- Director
- Shaji Kailas
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Sree Uthrattaathi Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Tiger About?
The premise of The Tiger without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After senior official Varma is murdered on the brink of exposing a major anti‑corruption scheme, the case is assigned to IPS officer Chandrashekharan, nicknamed “The Tiger”. When TV journalist Suhara and her cameraman vanish, Chandrashekhar discovers a connection and pursues the elusive assassin responsible for Varma's death.
The Tiger Cast & Characters
Murali leads the cast as Janashekhara Varma IPS, with Ramu as Thomas Kurien and Siddique as John Varghese. Directed by Shaji Kailas; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shaji Kailas
- Murali as Janashekhara Varma IPS
- Ramu as Thomas Kurien
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Siddique as John Varghese - Rajmohan Unnithan as Chief Minister
Also Starring in The Tiger
· 22 more- Saikumar Joseph Pothan
- Anand Sudev Sachidanand IPS
- Janardhanan Ahammed Sahib
- Gopika Suhara Ahammed
- Vineeth Kumar Kishore
- Vijayakumar
- Rajan P Dev Varkkichan Narimattom
- Suresh Gopi Chandrasekharan IPS
- T. P. Madhavan
- Balachandran Chullikkadu Doctor
- Sadiq
- Kunchan
- Kundara Johny Venugopal
- V K Sreeraman
- Augustine
- Kozhikode Narayanan Nair
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More from Shaji Kailas
More films directed by Shaji Kailas: Kaapa, Kaduva, Ginger and Madirasi.
The Tiger Plot Summary
What happens in The Tiger from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A container filled with counterfeit currency is halted at a checkpoint by the diligent senior customs officer, Thomas Kurien, alongside city police commissioner Rajath Naidu. The situation takes a shocking turn when it is revealed that Rajath is actually part of the criminal syndicate and ends up shooting Kurien to ensure his escape. As months pass by, the story shifts focus to the Director General of the Vigilance Department, Jnanashekara Varma IPS, who sparks controversy during a press conference by alleging that the rise in crime within the state is connected to hawala transactions. His statements cast blame directly on high-ranking officials within both the state cabinet and the police force.
Full summary
The whole story of The Tiger, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Tiger?
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 was the container halted at the checkpoint filled with?
The Tiger Also Known As
Also known as “Police Tiger”.
- Also known as
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- Police Tiger
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The Tiger FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Tiger, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Tiger?
The Tiger runs 2 hours 32 minutes (152 minutes).
When was The Tiger released?
The Tiger was released on December 16, 2005.
Who directed The Tiger?
The Tiger was directed by Shaji Kailas.
More films by Shaji Kailas Who is in the cast of The Tiger?
The Tiger stars Murali as Janashekhara Varma IPS, Ramu as Thomas Kurien and Siddique as John Varghese, among 26 credited actors.
Does The Tiger have a post-credit scene?
No. The Tiger has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Tiger in?
The original language of The Tiger is Malayalam.
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