Nayak: The Real Hero (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2001, Nayak: The Real Hero is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Shankar, running about 187 minutes. “Fight The Power” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. TV reporter Shivajirao gets a chance to be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for a day, after being challenged by incumbent Chief Minister Balraj Chauhan. After his successful one-day stint, he attempts to get back to his normal life, but it is not as easy as he thought it to be, with the lives of his near and dear ones now in danger on account of his honesty.
Who’s in it. Nayak: The Real Hero stars Anil Kapoor as Shivaji Rao, Rani Mukerji as Manjari, Amrish Puri as CM Balraj Chauhan and Paresh Rawal as Bansal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Nayak: The Real Hero has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nayak: The Real Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nayak: The Real Hero tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nayak: The Real Hero (2001)?
- In US, Nayak: The Real Hero is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nayak: The Real Hero worth watching?
- Nayak: The Real Hero holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Nayak: The Real Hero?
- Nayak: The Real Hero stars Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Amrish Puri, Paresh Rawal and Johny Lever.
- When was Nayak: The Real Hero released?
- Nayak: The Real Hero was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 187 minutes.