Anniyan (Eng: Outsider or Stranger) is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language psychological thriller film written and directed by S. Shankar and produced by V. Ravichandran of Aascar Films.
The plot centres on a disillusioned everyman whose frustration at what he sees as increasing social apathy and public negligence leads to a split personality that attempts to right the system. Vikram stars as Ramanujam, an idealistic, law-abiding lawyer who suffers from multiple personality disorder and develops two other identities: a metrosexual fashion model Remo and a vigilante serial killer named Anniyan.
Sadha plays his love interest, Nandini. Actors Vivek, Prakash Raj, Nedumudi Venu and Nassar also feature in the film.
Directed by – S. Shankar
Produced by – V. Ravichandran
Written by – S. Shankar & Sujatha
Starring – Vikram, Sadha, Vivek, Prakash Raj
Music by – Harris Jayaraj
Cinematography – Ravi Varman & V. Manikandan
Edited by – V. T. Vijayan
Production – Aascar Films
Distributed by – Aascar Films, Megha Films & Thameen
Release dates – 17 June 2005
Running time – 181 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
Visitor Rating: 3 Stars
Visitor Rating: 4 Stars