Winner (2003): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Winner is a 2003 action comedy directed by Sundar C, starring Vijayakumar as Sathyamoorthy, M. N. Nambiar and M. N. Rajam. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes. Stream it on Sun Nxt.
Tamil What Is Winner About?
The premise of Winner without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Returning to his rural hometown, a young man falls for the daughter of the village head. When the head discovers the romance, he orders her abduction. The young man faces a harrowing choice: attempt a rescue and endanger his parents’ lives, or abandon his love.
Winner Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- village
- canceled wedding
- kidnapping
- sea
- desire
- navel
- cleavage
- beach
- bikini
- one word title
Where to Watch Winner
Stream it on Sun Nxt. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Winner Cast & Characters
Vijayakumar leads the cast as Sathyamoorthy, with M. N. Nambiar as Velayutham and M. N. Rajam as Sivagami. Directed by Sundar C; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sundar C
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Vijayakumar as Sathyamoorthy - M. N. Nambiar as Velayutham
- M. N. Rajam as Sivagami
- Prashanth as Sakthi
Also Starring in Winner
· 19 more- Riyaz Khan Kattadurai
- Kiran Rathod Neelaveni
- Raj Kapoor Vaira Kannan
- Thalapathi Dinesh Neelaveni's Bodyguard
- Anuradha Neelaveni's Aunt
- Bharathi Neelaveni's Friend
- Vadivelu Kaipillai
- Santhana Bharathi Neelaveni's Uncle
- Crane Manohar Kaipulla's Sidekick
- Singamuthu Thief
- Nirosha Neelaveni’s Cousin
- Nellai Siva Astrologer
- Junior Balaiah Kattadurai's Uncle
- Halwa Vasu Train Station Master
- Bonda Mani Kaipulla's Sidekick
- Vichu Vishwanath Kattadurai's Cousin
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- Muthukalai Kaipulla's Sidekick
- Vatsala Rajagopal Neelaveni’s Grandmother
- Shanmugasundari Neelaveni’s Grandmother
Winner Plot Summary
What happens in Winner from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sakthivel Sathyamoorthy is studying Engineering in a college in Chennai, and gets into quarrels every other day. Unable to withstand the threats from hooligans, his wealthy parents send him to his mother’s village in Pollachi where his maternal grandfather Velayutham and grandmother Sivagami reside. Though his grandparents are rich and respected farmers, Sakthi has not met them due to a small dispute between his father and grandfather. This separation forces Sakthi to navigate rural life, family duty, and the clash between his modern upbringing and traditional values.
Full summary
The whole story of Winner, scene by scene
Winner Also Known As
Also known as “Winner The Real Hero”.
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- Winner The Real Hero
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Winner FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Winner, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Winner?
Winner runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
When was Winner released?
Winner was released on September 27, 2003.
Who directed Winner?
Winner was directed by Sundar C.
More films by Sundar C Who is in the cast of Winner?
Winner stars Vijayakumar as Sathyamoorthy, M. N. Nambiar as Velayutham and M. N. Rajam as Sivagami, among 23 credited actors.
Where can I watch Winner?
In the US, Winner is streaming on Sun Nxt (availability from JustWatch).
Does Winner have a post-credit scene?
No. Winner has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Winner in?
The original language of Winner is Tamil.
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