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	\| caption = Theatrical release poster		\| caption = Theatrical release poster
	\| director = [[Selvaraghavan]]		\| director = [[Selvaraghavan]]
			\| story = [[Selvaraghavan]]
			\| based_on = Political action film
	\| producer = {{ubl\|S. R. Prashanthsai\|[[S. R. Prabhu]]}}		\| producer = {{ubl\|S. R. Prashanthsai\|[[S. R. Prabhu]]}}
	\| writer = Selvaraghavan		\| writer = [[Selvaraghavan]]
			\| screenplay = [[Selvaraghavan]]
	\| starring = {{ubl\|[[Suriya]]\|[[Sai Pallavi]]\|[[Rakul Preet Singh]]}}		\| starring = {{ubl\|[[Suriya]]\|[[Sai Pallavi]]\|[[Rakul Preet Singh]]}}
	\| music = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]		\| music = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
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	\| distributor = [[Reliance Entertainment]]		\| distributor = [[Reliance Entertainment]]
	\| released = {{Film date\|df=yes\|2019\|05\|31}}		\| released = {{Film date\|df=yes\|2019\|05\|31}}
	\| runtime = ~~148 minutes~~		\| runtime = 2h 30m
	\| country = India		\| country = India
	\| language = Tamil		\| language = Tamil
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	'''''NGK''''' (an abbreviation for Nandha Gopalan Kumaran) is a 2019 Indian [[Tamil language\|Tamil]]-language [[Political cinema\|political]] [[action film]] written and directed by [[Selvaraghavan]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/suriyas-ngk-stands-for-nandha-gopalan-kumaran.html\|title=Suriya's NGK stands for Nandha Gopalan Kumaran\|date=5 March 2018\|website=behindwoods.com\|access-date=4 August 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615191437/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/suriyas-ngk-stands-for-nandha-gopalan-kumaran.html\|archive-date=15 June 2018\|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Suriya]], [[Sai Pallavi]], and [[Rakul Preet Singh]] play the lead roles while [[Devaraj]], [[Ponvannan]], [[Nizhalgal Ravi]], and [[Rajkumar (Tamil actor)\|Rajkumar]] play pivotal roles.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/suriya-36-to-be-directed-by-selvaraghavan.html"Suriya\|title=36 to be directed by Selvaraghavan\|website=behindwoods.com\|access-date=4 August 2018}}</ref> [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] composed the music and [[Sivakumar Vijayan]] was the cinematographer. The film was produced by S. R. Prakashbabu and [[S. R. Prabhu]] of [[Dream Warrior Pictures]].<ref name="behindwoods.com">{{cite web\|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/suriyas-36th-film-will-be-produced-by-dream-warrior-pictures.html\|title=36th film will be produced by Dream Warrior Pictures\|website=behindwoods.com\|access-date=4 August 2018\|date=16 September 2016}}</ref> Pre-production and principal photography commenced in January 2018. The film ~~was~~ released on 31 May 2019 to ~~polarising~~ reviews ~~although Suriya's performance was praised~~.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/ngk/movie-review/69591267.cms\|title=NGK Movie Review {2/5}: NGK is a letdown and doesn't fulfill any of the promises it has on paper\|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ngk-movie-review-an-oddly-put-together-mash-up-of-a-movie/article27365388.ece\|title='NGK' movie review: An oddly-put together mash-up of a movie\|first=Srinivasa\|last=Ramanujam\|date=31 May 2019\|via=www.thehindu.com\|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>		'''''NGK''''' (an abbreviation for '''Nandha Gopalan Kumaran''') is a 2019 Indian [[Tamil language\|Tamil]]-language [[Political cinema\|political]] [[action film]] written and directed by [[Selvaraghavan]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/suriyas-ngk-stands-for-nandha-gopalan-kumaran.html\|title=Suriya's NGK stands for Nandha Gopalan Kumaran\|date=5 March 2018\|website=behindwoods.com\|access-date=4 August 2018\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615191437/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/suriyas-ngk-stands-for-nandha-gopalan-kumaran.html\|archive-date=15 June 2018\|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Suriya]], [[Sai Pallavi]], and [[Rakul Preet Singh]] play the lead roles while [[Devaraj]], [[Ponvannan]], [[Nizhalgal Ravi]], and [[Rajkumar (Tamil actor)\|Rajkumar]] play pivotal roles.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/suriya-36-to-be-directed-by-selvaraghavan.html"Suriya\|title=36 to be directed by Selvaraghavan\|website=behindwoods.com\|access-date=4 August 2018}}</ref> [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] composed the music and [[Sivakumar Vijayan]] was the cinematographer. The film was produced by S. R. Prakashbabu and [[S. R. Prabhu]] of [[Dream Warrior Pictures]].<ref name="behindwoods.com">{{cite web\|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/suriyas-36th-film-will-be-produced-by-dream-warrior-pictures.html\|title=36th film will be produced by Dream Warrior Pictures\|website=behindwoods.com\|access-date=4 August 2018\|date=16 September 2016}}</ref> Pre-production and principal photography commenced in January 2018. The film released on 31 May 2019 to mixed-to-negative reviews from both the audience and critics.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/ngk/movie-review/69591267.cms\|title=NGK Movie Review {2/5}: NGK is a letdown and doesn't fulfill any of the promises it has on paper\|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ngk-movie-review-an-oddly-put-together-mash-up-of-a-movie/article27365388.ece\|title='NGK' movie review: An oddly-put together mash-up of a movie\|first=Srinivasa\|last=Ramanujam\|date=31 May 2019\|via=www.thehindu.com\|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>

	== Plot ==		== Plot ==
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	* [[Devaraj]] as Killivazhavan, Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu		* [[Devaraj]] as Killivazhavan, Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
	* [[Ponvannan]] as Pichai Muthu, President of KMK party		* [[Ponvannan]] as Pichai Muthu, President of KMK party
	* [[Nizhalgal Ravi]] as Ramanan, Kumaran's father		* [[Nizhalgal Ravi]] as Ramanan, Kumaran's father and retired army General
	* [[Uma Padmanabhan]] as Viji, Kumaran's mother		* [[Uma Padmanabhan]] as Viji, Kumaran's mother
	* [[Rajkumar (Tamil actor)\|Rajkumar]] as Raja, Kumaran's friend		* [[Rajkumar (Tamil actor)\|Rajkumar]] as Raja, Kumaran's friend
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	\| next_title = [[Sindhubaadh]]		\| next_title = [[Sindhubaadh]]
	\| next_year = 2019		\| next_year = 2019
	\| misc = {{External media		\| misc = {{External media
	\| audio1 = {{YouTube\|9UbsHkwBM0M\|Official Audio Jukebox}}		\| audio1 = {{YouTube\|9UbsHkwBM0M\|Official Audio Jukebox}}
	\| audio2 = {{YouTube\|5ompWj4q_-I\|Official Audio Jukebox}}		\| audio2 = {{YouTube\|5ompWj4q_-I\|Official Audio Jukebox}}
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	The film's score and soundtrack were composed by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]. [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Sid Sriram]], and [[Ranjith (singer)\|Ranjith]] are part of the album.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/yuvan-shankar-raja-reworks-on-ngk-album/articleshow/65883570.cms\|title=Yuvan Shankar Raja reworks on 'NGK' album\|website=TimesofIndia.}}</ref>		The film's score and soundtrack were composed by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]. [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Sid Sriram]], and [[Ranjith (singer)\|Ranjith]] are part of the album.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/yuvan-shankar-raja-reworks-on-ngk-album/articleshow/65883570.cms\|title=Yuvan Shankar Raja reworks on 'NGK' album\|website=TimesofIndia.}}</ref>
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	== Critical reception ==		== Critical reception ==
	~~The critical reception was polarized.~~

	''[[Hindustan Times]]'' stated that "Despite all the hype, Suriya starrer ''NGK'' fails as a political thriller. ''NGK'' could have been darker but it is not. Also, the film lacks cohesiveness and it is evident in its writing".<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/ngk-movie-review-this-suriya-starrer-is-an-uneven-political-thriller/story-hCmuL3925eyRRHAWb2HkJK.html\|title=NGK movie review: This Suriya starrer is an uneven political thriller\|date=31 May 2019\|work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}{{Rating\|2\|5}}</ref> M Suganth of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 2 out of 5 stars stating, "''NGK'' is a letdown and doesn't fulfill any of the promises it has on paper".<ref>{{Cite news \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/ngk/movie-review/69591267.cms \|title=NGK Review\|date=2019-05-31 \|work=Times of India \|access-date=2019-06-01}}</ref> Srinivasa Ramanujam of ''[[The Hindu]]'' called it an oddly put together mash up of a movie. He concluded by stating, "''NGK'' is Suriya trying to deliver a Selvaraghavan-ish performance when the director himself is trying to deliver a Shankar/Murugadoss-ish film. The results aren't extremely pleasing".<ref name="auto"/> S. Subakeerthana of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated the film 2.5/5 and stated, "Works to some extent, elevated by Suriya's performance... ''NGK'', on the whole isn't satisfying. Simply put, it is neither a Selvaraghavan nor a Suriya film".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/ngk-movie-review-rating-suriya-5758758/\|title=NGK movie review: Works to some extent, elevated by Suriya's performance\|date=31 May 2019\|website=The Indian Express}}</ref> Behindwoods rated 2.25/5 and stated that "''NGK'' becomes a usual political drama but is watchable for Suriya's performance."<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/ngk/ngk-review.html\|title=NGK MOVIE REVIEW\|website=Behindwoods\|date=2019-05-31\|access-date=2019-11-09}}</ref> ''[[Firstpost]]'' rated 2.5/5 and stated that "''NGK'' ends up becoming a compromise film which is neither massy nor classy."<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ngk-movie-review-suriya-holds-selvaraghavans-uneven-and-confused-film-together-6733161.html\|title=NGK movie review: Suriya holds Selvaraghavan's uneven and confused film together\|website=Firstpost\|date=2019-05-31\|access-date=2019-11-09}}</ref> ''[[News18]]'' rated 1.5/5 and stated that "We have seen this ever so often on screen."<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ngk-movie-review-an-over-dramatic-suriya-spoils-the-party-that-has-a-great-theme-2166741.html\|title=NGK Movie Review: An Over-dramatic Suriya Spoils the Party That Has a Great Theme\|website=News18\|date=2019-05-31\|access-date=2019-11-09}}</ref>		''[[Hindustan Times]]'' stated that "Despite all the hype, Suriya starrer ''NGK'' fails as a political thriller. ''NGK'' could have been darker but it is not. Also, the film lacks cohesiveness and it is evident in its writing".<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/ngk-movie-review-this-suriya-starrer-is-an-uneven-political-thriller/story-hCmuL3925eyRRHAWb2HkJK.html\|title=NGK movie review: This Suriya starrer is an uneven political thriller\|date=31 May 2019\|work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}{{Rating\|2\|5}}</ref> M Suganth of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 2 out of 5 stars stating, "''NGK'' is a letdown and doesn't fulfill any of the promises it has on paper".<ref>{{Cite news \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/ngk/movie-review/69591267.cms \|title=NGK Review\|date=2019-05-31 \|work=Times of India \|access-date=2019-06-01}}</ref> Srinivasa Ramanujam of ''[[The Hindu]]'' called it an oddly put together mash up of a movie. He concluded by stating, "''NGK'' is Suriya trying to deliver a Selvaraghavan-ish performance when the director himself is trying to deliver a Shankar/Murugadoss-ish film. The results aren't extremely pleasing".<ref name="auto"/> S. Subakeerthana of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated the film 2.5/5 and stated, "Works to some extent, elevated by Suriya's performance... ''NGK'', on the whole isn't satisfying. Simply put, it is neither a Selvaraghavan nor a Suriya film".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/ngk-movie-review-rating-suriya-5758758/\|title=NGK movie review: Works to some extent, elevated by Suriya's performance\|date=31 May 2019\|website=The Indian Express}}</ref> Behindwoods rated 2.25/5 and stated that "''NGK'' becomes a usual political drama but is watchable for Suriya's performance."<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/ngk/ngk-review.html\|title=NGK MOVIE REVIEW\|website=Behindwoods\|date=2019-05-31\|access-date=2019-11-09}}</ref> ''[[Firstpost]]'' rated 2.5/5 and stated that "''NGK'' ends up becoming a compromise film which is neither massy nor classy."<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ngk-movie-review-suriya-holds-selvaraghavans-uneven-and-confused-film-together-6733161.html\|title=NGK movie review: Suriya holds Selvaraghavan's uneven and confused film together\|website=Firstpost\|date=2019-05-31\|access-date=2019-11-09}}</ref> ''[[News18]]'' rated 1.5/5 and stated that "We have seen this ever so often on screen."<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ngk-movie-review-an-over-dramatic-suriya-spoils-the-party-that-has-a-great-theme-2166741.html\|title=NGK Movie Review: An Over-dramatic Suriya Spoils the Party That Has a Great Theme\|website=News18\|date=2019-05-31\|access-date=2019-11-09}}</ref>

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{{short description|2019 political action thriller film by Selvaraghavan}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2019}}
{{Infobox film
| name = NGK
| image = NGK poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Selvaraghavan]]
| producer = {{ubl|S. R. Prashanthsai|[[S. R. Prabhu]]}}
| writer = Selvaraghavan
| starring = {{ubl|[[Suriya]]|[[Sai Pallavi]]|[[Rakul Preet Singh]]}}
| music = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| cinematography = [[Sivakumar Vijayan]]
| editing = [[Praveen K. L.]]
| studio = [[Dream Warrior Pictures]]
| distributor = [[Reliance Entertainment]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2019|05|31}}
| runtime = 148 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}

'''''NGK''''' (an abbreviation for Nandha Gopalan Kumaran) is a 2019 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Political cinema|political]] [[action film]] written and directed by [[Selvaraghavan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/suriyas-ngk-stands-for-nandha-gopalan-kumaran.html|title=Suriya's NGK stands for Nandha Gopalan Kumaran|date=5 March 2018|website=behindwoods.com|access-date=4 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615191437/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/suriyas-ngk-stands-for-nandha-gopalan-kumaran.html|archive-date=15 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Suriya]], [[Sai Pallavi]], and [[Rakul Preet Singh]] play the lead roles while [[Devaraj]], [[Ponvannan]], [[Nizhalgal Ravi]], and [[Rajkumar (Tamil actor)|Rajkumar]] play pivotal roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/suriya-36-to-be-directed-by-selvaraghavan.html"Suriya|title=36 to be directed by Selvaraghavan|website=behindwoods.com|access-date=4 August 2018}}</ref> [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] composed the music and [[Sivakumar Vijayan]] was the cinematographer. The film was produced by S. R. Prakashbabu and [[S. R. Prabhu]] of [[Dream Warrior Pictures]].<ref name="behindwoods.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/suriyas-36th-film-will-be-produced-by-dream-warrior-pictures.html|title=36th film will be produced by Dream Warrior Pictures|website=behindwoods.com|access-date=4 August 2018|date=16 September 2016}}</ref> Pre-production and principal photography commenced in January 2018. The film was released on 31 May 2019 to polarising reviews although Suriya's performance was praised.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/ngk/movie-review/69591267.cms|title=NGK Movie Review {2/5}: NGK is a letdown and doesn't fulfill any of the promises it has on paper|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ngk-movie-review-an-oddly-put-together-mash-up-of-a-movie/article27365388.ece|title='NGK' movie review: An oddly-put together mash-up of a movie|first=Srinivasa|last=Ramanujam|date=31 May 2019|via=www.thehindu.com|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Nandha Gopalan Kumaran is a social worker and good doer, specialised in organic farming. He has a huge support from the youngsters in his village who were inspired by him quitting his high-profile job for serving his country. He lives with his mother Viji; father Ramanan, a former military officer; and a possessive wife, Geetha Kumari, who is a major strength for him.

Kumaran happens to meet an old friend, Raja, the right hand man of the area MLA, while trying to solve the problem of a few youngsters. He gets a big shock upon finding that what he tried for a long time and failed was done by his friend through the area councillor in a single phone call. Meanwhile, a few shopkeepers, middlemen, and others who alarmed by Kumaran's organic farming give him an ultimatum and later attack the people and burn their farms using chemicals when he refuses to give up. In order to make things good, Aruna Giri, a native, asks Kumaran to meet the MLA, Pandiyan, who happens to be a ruthless narcissist. He agrees to help if Kumaran joins his political party, KMK, along with 500 others from his villages, to which he is forced to comply. Pandiyan ill-treats Kumaran and asks him to clean his toilet, buy biriyani, and even bring a sex worker. Though furious at first, he decides to use the situation to gain Pandiyan's trust and in the process do good for his village. He discovers that Raja is suffering from terminal cancer and will not live long.

Kumaran happens to meet Vanathi Thiagarajan, who was appointed by the party with a monthly income of 1.2 crore to help them win the upcoming elections. Impressed by Kumaran, she seeks his opinion soon starting an affair with him, much to his wife's suspicion. Kumaran asks Vanathi to select Kesavamoorthy, the Home Minister, as their target. Despite threats from Killivazhavan "Killi", the Chief Minister, he manages to expose the ill deeds of the Kesavamoorthy and arrange a scripted revolt for their party's benefit. However, Raja makes Kumaran kill him so as to intensify the people's emotions for their party and make the latter an important figure. Kumaran is arrested and later admitted in the hospital. Killi is shocked to find that Kumaran has turned the tides against him and decides to kill him. Kumaran is soon confronted by goons in doctors' disguise, whom he single handedly defeats with great difficulty. The next day, he puts up a show in the front of his villagers gaining their trust. Pichai Muthu "Pichai", the leader of KMK, is alarmed by the popularity of Kumaran and also finds that Vanathi is helping him. He decides to nominate Kumaran as the candidate for the upcoming elections to the legislative assembly.

As his character became negative after ill- treated by Pandiyan, Kumaran makes a plot to kill his own family to become the chief minister. the night when he is to address his villagers, as per his plan goons arranged by him attacked them, and his wife is stabbed. but they couldn't kill her because Vanathi comes to her rescue. but goons successfully kills his parents according to his plan. An angry Kumaran addresses the gathering with pretending to be with full vigour, causing them to attack and kill Pichai and his accomplices while a bomb already set by Kumaran inside an audio system of the caravan blast. Vanathi decides to leave their relationship to Kumaran. Kumaran forms a new party, Makkal Munnetra Kazhakam, and wins the upcoming elections forming a coalition government. He reunites with his wife. Kumaran becomes the new chief minister and while in a channel interview mentions about strengthening his hold in the state.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Suriya]] as Nandha Gopalan Kumaran (N. G. K), a social worker, later Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
* [[Sai Pallavi]] as Geetha Kumari, Kumaran's wife
* [[Rakul Preet Singh]] as Vanathi Thiyagarajan, Kumaran's love interest
* [[Devaraj]] as Killivazhavan, Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
* [[Ponvannan]] as Pichai Muthu, President of KMK party
* [[Nizhalgal Ravi]] as Ramanan, Kumaran's father
* [[Uma Padmanabhan]] as Viji, Kumaran's mother
* [[Rajkumar (Tamil actor)|Rajkumar]] as Raja, Kumaran's friend
* [[Ilavarasu]] as MLA Pandiyan, a ruthless narcissist
* [[Bala Singh]] as Aruna Giri
* [[Vela Ramamoorthy]] as Ramamoorthy, Pichai's accomplice
* [[Thalaivasal Vijay]] as Saghayam, Pichai's accomplice
* Gopi Kannadasan as Minister Kesavamoorthy
* Sathish as Killi's personal secretary
* Shanthi Mani as [[Srivilliputhur]] resident
* Kambam Meena Sellamuthu as Selvi
* Karthigai Selvan as News Anchor
* Muthazhagan as Kumaran's friend
{{Colend}}

== Production ==
Following the films ''[[Nenjam Marappathillai (2021 film)|Nenjam Marapathillai]]'' and ''Mannavan Vanthanadi'', it was announced on 17 November 2016<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/selvaraghavan/status/799275274139336704?lang=en|title=Super excited to be working with @Suriya_offl, one of the finest actors in india & @DreamWarriorpic, a young and energetic team. #Suriya36pic.twitter.com/TfmqJ3UNao|date=17 November 2016}}</ref> that director Selvaraghavan would direct actor [[Suriya]]'s 36th film, to be produced by S. R. Prabhu of [[Dream Warrior Pictures]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/suriyas-36th-film-with-selvaraghavan-to-begin-shoot-in-january-20184913364/|title=Suriya 36th film directed by Selvaraghavan to begin shoot in January 2018|date=30 October 2017}}</ref> and the film is expected to enter production in January 2018 and was touted to be a [[Diwali]] 2018 release. However, owing to shooting delays due to sickness of the director, the film's release was postponed to 31 May 2019.

Principal photography of the film commenced on 22 January 2018 with actress [[Sai Pallavi]] playing the female lead with Neeraja Kona as the costume designer for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/suriya-36-starts-rolling-makers-confirm-diwali-2018-release/story-b6bhZ0rOEPiFcO2B63fvBJ.html|title=Suriya 36 starts rolling; makers confirm Diwali 2018 release|date=2 January 2018|website=hindustantimes.com|access-date=4 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180621043044/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/suriya-36-starts-rolling-makers-confirm-diwali-2018-release/story-b6bhZ0rOEPiFcO2B63fvBJ.html|archive-date=21 June 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> and later Selva announced his collaboration with [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]] for music, and [[Sivakumar Vijayan]] for cinematography,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/suriya-36-starts-rolling.html|title=Suriya 36 starts rolling|date=22 January 2018|website=Behindwoods}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/yuvan-to-score-music-for-suriya-36.html|title=Yuvan to score music for Suriya 36|date=20 January 2018|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> while actress [[Rakul Preet Singh]] will reportedly play the second female lead. [[Jagapathi Babu]] was chosen to play the villain, but was subsequently replaced with [[Devaraj]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/ngk-teaser-released-here-video-suriya-selvaraghavans-film-791898|title=NGK teaser released: Here is the video from Suriya-Selvaraghavan's film|work=International Business Times|author=Prakash Upadhyaya|date=14 February 2019|access-date=4 June 2019}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = NGK
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 29 April 2019
| recorded = 2018
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Soundtrack]]
| length = 14:08
| label = [[Sony Music India|Sony Music]]
| producer = [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]
| prev_title = [[Super Deluxe (film)|Super Deluxe]]
| prev_year = 2019
| next_title = [[Sindhubaadh]]
| next_year = 2019
| misc = {{External media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|9UbsHkwBM0M|Official Audio Jukebox}}
| audio2 = {{YouTube|5ompWj4q_-I|Official Audio Jukebox}}
}}}}

The film's score and soundtrack were composed by [[Yuvan Shankar Raja]]. [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Sid Sriram]], and [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith]] are part of the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/yuvan-shankar-raja-reworks-on-ngk-album/articleshow/65883570.cms|title=Yuvan Shankar Raja reworks on 'NGK' album|website=TimesofIndia.}}</ref>

{{Tracklist
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| headline = Tamil Track-List
| total_length = 14:08
| title1 = Thandalkaaran
| lyrics1 = [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]]
| extra1 = [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith]]
| length1 = 3:38
| title2 = Thimiranumda
| lyrics2 = [[Vignesh Shivan]]
| extra2 = [[Jithin Raj]]
| length2 = 3:56
| title3 = Anbe Peranbe
| lyrics3 = Uma Devi
| extra3 = [[Sid Sriram]], [[Shreya Ghoshal]]
| length3 = 4:30
| title4 = Pothachaalum
| lyrics4 = [[Selvaraghavan]]
| extra4 = Shivam
| length4 = 2:04
}}

{{track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| headline = Telugu Track-List
| total_length = 14:08
| title1 = Vaddeelodu Vachene
| extra1 = Sathyan
| lyrics1 = Chandrabose
| length1 = 03:38
| title2 = Thiragabadu
| extra2 = Jithin Raj
| lyrics2 = Chandrabose
| length2 = 03:56
| title3 = Prema O Premaa
| extra3 = Sid Sriram, Hemambiga
| lyrics3 = Chandrabose
| length3 = 04:30
| title4 = Anachivesinaa
| extra4 = Sarath Santhosh
| lyrics4 = Rajesh A Moorthy
| length4 = 02:04
}}

== Release ==
''NGK'' is the first Tamil movie to release in [[South Korea]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/suryas-ngk-becomes-the-first-tamil-film-to-release-in-south-korea/articleshow/69516802.cms|title=Surya's 'NGK' becomes the first Tamil film to release in South Korea – Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=28 May 2019}}</ref> The satellite rights were sold to [[Star Vijay]] and digital streaming rights were secured by [[Amazon Prime Video]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/ngk-satellite-and-digital-rights-runtime-details-tamil-news-236923|title=NGK strikes major deal before release! - Tamil News|date=27 May 2019|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=28 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/suriyas-ngk-satellite-and-digital-rights-sold-to-vijay-tv-and-prime-video-respectively-421117.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190528053901/https://www.in.com/entertainment/regional/suriyas-ngk-satellite-and-digital-rights-sold-to-vijay-tv-and-prime-video-respectively-421117.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 May 2019|title=Suriya's NGK satellite and digital rights sold to Vijay TV and Prime Video respectively|website=in.com|language=en|access-date=28 May 2019}}</ref> Digital streaming rights of the Telugu version was secured by [[aha (streaming service)|Aha Video IN]].

The film released worldwide on 31 May 2019.

== Critical reception ==
The critical reception was polarized.

''[[Hindustan Times]]'' stated that "Despite all the hype, Suriya starrer ''NGK'' fails as a political thriller. ''NGK'' could have been darker but it is not. Also, the film lacks cohesiveness and it is evident in its writing".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/ngk-movie-review-this-suriya-starrer-is-an-uneven-political-thriller/story-hCmuL3925eyRRHAWb2HkJK.html|title=NGK movie review: This Suriya starrer is an uneven political thriller|date=31 May 2019|work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}{{Rating|2|5}}</ref> M Suganth of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 2 out of 5 stars stating, "''NGK'' is a letdown and doesn't fulfill any of the promises it has on paper".<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/ngk/movie-review/69591267.cms |title=NGK Review|date=2019-05-31 |work=Times of India |access-date=2019-06-01}}</ref> Srinivasa Ramanujam of ''[[The Hindu]]'' called it an oddly put together mash up of a movie. He concluded by stating, "''NGK'' is Suriya trying to deliver a Selvaraghavan-ish performance when the director himself is trying to deliver a Shankar/Murugadoss-ish film. The results aren't extremely pleasing".<ref name="auto"/> S. Subakeerthana of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated the film 2.5/5 and stated, "Works to some extent, elevated by Suriya's performance... ''NGK'', on the whole isn't satisfying. Simply put, it is neither a Selvaraghavan nor a Suriya film".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/ngk-movie-review-rating-suriya-5758758/|title=NGK movie review: Works to some extent, elevated by Suriya's performance|date=31 May 2019|website=The Indian Express}}</ref> Behindwoods rated 2.25/5 and stated that "''NGK'' becomes a usual political drama but is watchable for Suriya's performance."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/ngk/ngk-review.html|title=NGK MOVIE REVIEW|website=Behindwoods|date=2019-05-31|access-date=2019-11-09}}</ref> ''[[Firstpost]]'' rated 2.5/5 and stated that "''NGK'' ends up becoming a compromise film which is neither massy nor classy."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ngk-movie-review-suriya-holds-selvaraghavans-uneven-and-confused-film-together-6733161.html|title=NGK movie review: Suriya holds Selvaraghavan's uneven and confused film together|website=Firstpost|date=2019-05-31|access-date=2019-11-09}}</ref> ''[[News18]]'' rated 1.5/5 and stated that "We have seen this ever so often on screen."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/ngk-movie-review-an-over-dramatic-suriya-spoils-the-party-that-has-a-great-theme-2166741.html|title=NGK Movie Review: An Over-dramatic Suriya Spoils the Party That Has a Great Theme|website=News18|date=2019-05-31|access-date=2019-11-09}}</ref>

On a positive note, Shubham Bahukhandi of DekhNews.com gave a positive review stating that,
"Tamil movie ''NGK'' is a good movie and we think that the makers are going to make more than enough bucks out of it. You all can watch ''NGK'' with your friends and family" and gave the film a rating of 3.5/5.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dekhnews.com/entertainment/ngk-movie-reviews-ratings/|title=Tamil NGK Movie Reviews & Ratings Audience Twitter Response Live Updates Reaction Hit or Flop|date=31 May 2019}}</ref>

===Reappraisal===
Just like the director's previous films ''[[Pudhupettai]]'' and ''[[Aayirathil Oruvan (2010 film)|Aayirathil Oruvan]]'', the film initially received a mixed response from both critics as well as audience due to the complexity of the film. But due to social media, the film got more of a positive response especially from the audience.

The website Behindwoods.com even called it one of the best films by Selvaraghavan.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-fans-column/why-is-ngk-the-best-selvaraghavan-movie-ever.html|title=Why is NGK the best Selvaraghavan movie ever?|date=2 June 2019|website=Behindwoods}}</ref> Websites like SamayamTamil.com and [[Sify]] have decoded the film for movie-goers to understand the hints present in the film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tamil.samayam.com/viral-corner/tweets/a-fan-on-twitter-posts-ngk-movie-excellently-decoded-by-director-selvaraghavan/articleshow/69634435.cms|title=என்ஜிகே படத்துல இத்தனை விஷயம் இருக்கா? இதெல்லாம் நோட் பண்ணாம படம் நல்லா இல்லன்னு சொல்லிட்டோமே...!|date=3 June 2019|website=Samayam Tamil}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/a-patriot-s-tale-a-critical-decoding-of-selvaraghavan-s-ngk-news-tamil-tgrnwLbadehfg.html|title=A patriot's tale: A critical decoding of Selvaraghavan's NGK|work=Sify}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt8094252}}

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