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Indian is a 1996 Indian Kannada language vigilante action film directed by S. Shankar and produced by A. M. Rathnam. The movie features Rockline Venkatesh and Devaraj in lead roles with Srishanthi, Sharmiela Mandre and others in supporting roles. The film revolves around the story of an honest government clerk, Senapathy (played by Kamal Haasan), who fights against corruption in the society. After the murder of his son, Senapathy decides to take justice into his own hands by becoming a vigilante and eliminating corrupt government officials one by one. He covers his face with a mask and adopts the identity of an elderly freedom fighter known as Indian.

Rockline Venkatesh plays the character of an innocent and naive government clerk named Chandra, who is manipulated by his corrupt boss and forced to take the blame for a theft he did not commit. Chandra loses his job and is left helpless until he meets Indian, who takes him under his wing and teaches him how to fight for what is right.

Devaraj plays the role of a corrupt politician named Devraj, who is involved in several criminal activities including black marketeering, money laundering, and land grabbing. Devraj becomes Indian's prime target and the story leads to a thrilling climax where the two engage in a fierce final battle.

The movie is known for its strong message against corruption and its excellent performances. Kamal Haasan's portrayal of both Senapathy and Indian won him critical acclaim and several awards. The film also features an iconic soundtrack composed by A. R. Rahman, with popular songs like "Telephone Manipol" and "Pachai Kiligal" becoming chartbusters.

Indian was a commercial and critical success, inspiring several remakes in different languages including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The movie remains a popular classic among Indian cinema fans and is celebrated for its powerful storyline and impactful performances.

Indian is a 1994 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 59 minutes.