Mandela (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2021, Mandela is a comedy and drama film directed by Madonne Ashwin, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. An underprivileged hairdresser becomes the game changer in a local body election in a village where caste politics rules the roost. Will he be able to bring some changes to people's lives?
Who’s in it. Mandela stars Yogi Babu as Smile / Nelson Mandela, G. M. Sundar as Rathinam, Kanna Ravi as Mathi and Sangili Murugan as Periya Ayya / Karunakaran Periyar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Mandela has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mandela page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mandela tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mandela (2021)?
- In US, Mandela is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mandela worth watching?
- Mandela holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mandela?
- Mandela stars Yogi Babu, G. M. Sundar, Kanna Ravi, Sangili Murugan and Sheela Rajkumar.
- When was Mandela released?
- Mandela was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.