Periya Idathu Mappillai (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 0.5
Released in 1997, Periya Idathu Mappillai is a comedy and romance film directed by Guru Dhanapal, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. Periya Thambi (Vijayakumar) and Chinna Thambi (Rajan P. Dev) are brothers and owners of a company. Gopalakrishnan (Jayaram) is from a poor family, despite being a graduate, he cannot find a job. To support his family, he becomes the driver of Periya Thambi and Chinna Thambi. Periya Thambi's daughter Lakshmi (Devayani) and Chinna Thambi's daughter Priya (Mantra) fall in love with Gopalakrishnan. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.
Who’s in it. Periya Idathu Mappillai stars Goundamani as Kaali, Jayaram as Gopalakrishnan, Manivannan as Manian Gounder and Devayani as Lakshmi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 0.5/10, Periya Idathu Mappillai has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Periya Idathu Mappillai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Periya Idathu Mappillai tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Periya Idathu Mappillai (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Periya Idathu Mappillai change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Periya Idathu Mappillai worth watching?
- Periya Idathu Mappillai holds an audience score of 0.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Periya Idathu Mappillai?
- Periya Idathu Mappillai stars Goundamani, Jayaram, Manivannan, Devayani and Raasi.
- When was Periya Idathu Mappillai released?
- Periya Idathu Mappillai was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.