
Citizen
2001 · Movie · 157 min · ★ 6.3 · 73% critics
A mysterious kidnapper abducts three powerful public figures in broad daylight, forcing investigators into a tense chase. The search uncovers links to a vanished village and a buried injustice that ties all the targets together.
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Details
- Original title
- சிட்டிசன்
- Years
- 2001
- Release date
- 2001-06-08
- Language
- TA
- Runtime
- 157 min
- Critic score
- 73/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.3/10 (23 votes)
About
You may like this if you enjoy mystery-driven thrillers with a social angle, especially if Roja or Imaikkaa Nodigal worked for you; Not for you if you prefer light, character-led stories over conspiracies and investigations.
Pros: gripping central mystery; high-stakes investigation; intriguing vanished village | Cons: serious tone; broad social setup; sparse early detail
Cast & crew

Ajith Kumar
as Citizen (Arivanandam/Abdullah/Anthony) and Subramani

Vasundhara Das
as Indu

Meena
as Sevali

Nagma
as Sarojini

Nizhalgal Ravi
as Collector Santhanam

Devan
as DGP Devasagayam
- PA
Pandiyan
as Rahim Bhai
- DS
Dr. Sharmila
as Bhai's Wife

Cochin Haneefa
as Manmadha Kutty

Vinu Chakravarthy
as Minister Idithaangi Vaithiyar
Directed by Saravana Subbiah