Avvai Shanmugi (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1996, Avvai Shanmugi is a comedy and drama film directed by K. S. Ravikumar, running about 160 minutes.
What it’s about. A divorced husband desperately misses his daughter. In order to be with her, he takes up a job in his father-in-law's house. The only catch is that the job is that of a female governess.
Who’s in it. Avvai Shanmugi stars Kamal Haasan as Pandyan / Avvai Shanmugi, Meena as Janaki, Gemini Ganesan as Vishwanathan Iyer and Nagesh as Joseph, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Avvai Shanmugi has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Avvai Shanmugi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Avvai Shanmugi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Avvai Shanmugi (1996)?
- In US, Avvai Shanmugi is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Avvai Shanmugi worth watching?
- Avvai Shanmugi holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Avvai Shanmugi?
- Avvai Shanmugi stars Kamal Haasan, Meena, Gemini Ganesan, Nagesh and Nassar.
- When was Avvai Shanmugi released?
- Avvai Shanmugi was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.