Panchatanthiram (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2002, Panchatanthiram is an action and comedy film directed by K. S. Ravikumar, running about 153 minutes.
What it’s about. Ram, a married airline pilot with a history of infidelity, falls into a drunken depression after his wife leaves him. His pals try to raise his spirits by arranging a tryst with a dancer, but Ram realizes he loves his wife and walks out on the girl.
Who’s in it. Panchatanthiram stars Kamal Haasan as Ramachandramurthy, Jayaram as Iyappan Nair, Simran as Mythili and Ramesh Aravind as Ganesh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Panchatanthiram has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Panchatanthiram page.
If you liked it. Fans of Panchatanthiram tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Panchatanthiram (2002)?
- In US, Panchatanthiram is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Panchatanthiram worth watching?
- Panchatanthiram holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Panchatanthiram?
- Panchatanthiram stars Kamal Haasan, Jayaram, Simran, Ramesh Aravind and Ramya Krishnan.
- When was Panchatanthiram released?
- Panchatanthiram was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 153 minutes.