Chachi 420 (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1997, Chachi 420 is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Kamal Haasan, running about 165 minutes.
What it’s about. In order to see his little girl more often, a divorcee disguises himself as an old lady and gets a job as his own daughter's caretaker. A Hindi remake of the 1996 Haasan-starrer "Avvai Shanmugi".
Who’s in it. Chachi 420 stars Kamal Haasan as Jaiprakash Paswan / Laxmi Godbhole, Om Puri as Banwarilal Pandey, Johnny Walker as Joseph and Paresh Rawal as Hariharan 'Haribhai', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Chachi 420 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chachi 420 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chachi 420 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chachi 420 (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chachi 420 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chachi 420 worth watching?
- Chachi 420 holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chachi 420?
- Chachi 420 stars Kamal Haasan, Om Puri, Johnny Walker, Paresh Rawal and Ayesha Jhulka.
- When was Chachi 420 released?
- Chachi 420 was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 165 minutes.