Raavanan is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language epic action-adventure film co-written, co-produced, and directed by Mani Ratnam.
The film features Vikram, Prithviraj and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the lead roles, with a supporting cast led by Karthik, Prabhu and Priyamani.
The film follows the crux of the epic Ramayana, with a ruthless police officer on the chase to find a tribal leader and lawbreaker, who has kidnapped his wife.
Veeraiya, the kidnapper and his motive for the kidnap has been led on by the death of his sister, as a result of police custodial torture and brutal rape.
Directed by – Mani Ratnam
Produced by – Mani Ratnam & Sharada Trilok
Written by – Suhasini (Dialogues) & Mani Ratnam
Based on Ramayana by Valmiki
Starring – Vikram, Prithviraj, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karthik, Prabhu, Priyamani, Munna, John Vijay
Music by – A. R. Rahman
Cinematography – Santosh Sivan & V. Manikandan
Edited by – Sreekar Prasad
Production – Madras Talkies
Distributed by – Reliance BIG Pictures
Release date – 18 June 2010
Running time – 134 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
