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Directed by S. Shankar, Nayak is a remake of his own Tamil film Mudhalvan . The story follows Shivaji Rao (Anil Kapoor), a television reporter who accepts a challenge from the corrupt Chief Minister (Amrish Puri) to run the state for just one day.

In the annals of Indian cinema, there are films that release to mixed reviews but find their audience years later. Shankar’s Nayak: The Real Hero (2001) is the poster child for that phenomenon. Starring Anil Kapoor in a career-defining role, the film—a remake of the Tamil hit Mudhalvan —posed a question that feels more relevant today than ever: What if a common man became Chief Minister for just one day? nayak the real hero filmyzilla exclusive

Director S. Shankar, known for his grand visual style in South Indian cinema, brings his signature scale to Bollywood. The film is visually grand, with elaborate sets and massive crowd sequences that were a hallmark of early 2000s Bollywood. Directed by S