Punnagai Mannan (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1986, Punnagai Mannan is a drama and romance film directed by K. Balachander.
What it’s about. Punnagai Mannan is a Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protagonist. The film was directed by K. Balachander.The film opens with lead actor Kamal Hassan and his love interest Rekha,attempting suicide from a cliff. In this attempt, Rekha is killed but Kamal survives the fall. It is later revealed that the attempt was because of the obstacles in their love life placed by Rekha's father.At this point, Kamal is advised by his uncle (also played by Kamal) that suicide is escapist, and a sign of weakness. Kamal agrees and gets on with his...
Who’s in it. Punnagai Mannan stars Kamal Haasan as Sethu and Chaplin Chellapa, Revathi as Malini, Rekha as Ranjini and Srividya as Padmini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Punnagai Mannan sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Eros Now Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Punnagai Mannan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Punnagai Mannan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Punnagai Mannan (1986)?
- In GB, Punnagai Mannan is available to stream on Eros Now Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Punnagai Mannan worth watching?
- Punnagai Mannan holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Punnagai Mannan?
- Punnagai Mannan stars Kamal Haasan, Revathi, Rekha, Srividya and Delhi Ganesh.
- When was Punnagai Mannan released?
- Punnagai Mannan was released in 1986.