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Watchman (2019): Cast & Plot

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Watchman is a 2019 drama thriller directed by A. L. Vijay, starring G. V. Prakash Kumar as Bala, Stunt Silva and Sayesha Saigal. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes.

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Watchman (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 20m (140 min)
Director
A. L. Vijay
Genres
Thriller , Drama , Action
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Watchman About?

The premise of Watchman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An ambitious youngster, who is all set to get engaged to his ladylove in a few hours, gets trapped in a secluded bungalow and faces death threat in different ways.

Watchman Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Watchman Cast & Characters

G. V. Prakash Kumar leads the cast as Bala, with Stunt Silva as "Vatti" Kumar and Sayesha Saigal as Special Appearance in song. Directed by A. L. Vijay; 8 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from A. L. Vijay

More films directed by A. L. Vijay: Mission: Chapter 1, Boo, Thalaivii and Devi 2.

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Plot

Watchman Plot Summary

What happens in Watchman 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

Bala, G. V. Prakash Kumar, steps out of the police station with nerves taut and a heavy weight on his mind. He frantically plots how to gather enough money to repay a looming loan, a pressure that shadows every choice he makes. On a routine ride, a large villa catches his eye—grand and seemingly deserted, a lure he rationalizes as a quick score. The rumors say everyone inside is away for the night, and Bala convinces himself that this setup could be the break he needs.

Full summary

The whole story of Watchman, scene by scene

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Videos

Watchman Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Watchman.

Watchman Official Trailer | G.V. Prakash Kumar | Raj Arjun | Suman | Vijay | Nirav Shah
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Watchman?

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 plays the protagonist Bala in the film?

Details

Watchman Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Страж” and “Un om de pază”.

Also known as
  • Страж
  • Un om de pază

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FAQ

Watchman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Watchman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Watchman?

Watchman runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

When was Watchman released?

Watchman was released on April 12, 2019.

Who directed Watchman?

Watchman was directed by A. L. Vijay.

More films by A. L. Vijay

Who is in the cast of Watchman?

Watchman stars G. V. Prakash Kumar as Bala, Stunt Silva as "Vatti" Kumar and Sayesha Saigal as Special Appearance in song, among 8 credited actors.

Does Watchman have a post-credit scene?

No. Watchman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Watchman in?

The original language of Watchman is Tamil.

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