Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Graphic
- stylish
- melodramatic
- suspenseful
- action movie night
- Tamil cinema marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film's glossy action presentation, music, cinematography, and Suriya's performance appealing, but considered its predictable plot, weak screenplay, lengthy runtime, and uneven supporting performances major flaws.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Suriya plays Raju Bhai and Krishna, with the film emphasizing charisma, stylized action, and commercial scale.
Krishna seeks to identify who caused the fate suffered by Raju Bhai and Chandru, then exacts revenge.
The narrative follows Krishna's investigation while revealing the gang's rise and its conflict with Imran Bhai.
Critical reception specifically notes the film's music, cinematography, technical brilliance, and commercial presentation.
Films like Anjaan, and why
Baasha
glossy South Indian gangster action, charismatic dual-role performance, and revenge-driven crime melodrama
Ayan
Tamil crime action centered on gang loyalty, betrayal, and a stylish avenger confronting powerful underworld figures
Billa
high-voltage gangster revenge drama with elaborate action set pieces and a charismatic leading man
Don
commercial Indian action thriller combining criminal rivalries, betrayal, romance, and star-driven spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- N. Linguswamy
- Release Date
- 2014-08-15
- Runtime
- 170 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (53)
Cast
- Suriya
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu
- Vidyut Jammwal
- Manoj Bajpayee
- Soori
- Rajpal Yadav
- Dalip Tahil
- Murali Sharma
- Sathyan
- Asif Basra
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Sun Nxt
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Anjaan about?
- A charismatic gangster's brother follows a trail of betrayal through Mumbai's criminal underworld to deliver a star-powered revenge reckoning.
- What is Anjaan like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Anjaan as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Anjaan violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Anjaan as graphic.
- What did critics think of Anjaan?
- Critics generally found the film's glossy action presentation, music, cinematography, and Suriya's performance appealing, but considered its predictable plot, weak screenplay, lengthy runtime, and uneven supporting performances major flaws.
- Which films are like Anjaan?
- Films with a similar feel include Baasha, Ayan, Billa, and Don.
- How long is Anjaan?
- Anjaan runs 170 minutes.
- Where can I watch Anjaan?
- In United States, Anjaan streams on Sun Nxt.
