Synopsis
Jaihind is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language action war film written and directed by Arjun. The film stars Arjun and Ranjitha.
The story follows ACP Bharath, a police officer with high patriotic image, who is romantically interested in his colleague Inspector Priya. After his brother Sriram's encounter with a terrorist group that killed Tamil Nadu's current Chief Minister, the Government decides to destroy the terrorist group. Arjun, Priya, and some condemned prisoners move to a remote island to nab the terrorist group.
The film was released on 20 May 1994 and became a commercial success. A spiritual successor titled Jaihind 2, also starring Arjun, was released in 2014.
The music was composed by Vidyasagar, with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. The song "Thayin Manikodi" remains hugely popular and is frequently played during Independence celebrations.
