Chakkikotha Chankaran (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1989, Chakkikotha Chankaran is a comedy and family film directed by P Krishnakumar, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Raghavan Thampi (Thilakan) and his wife Subhadra (Sukumari) have two sons, Prabhakaran (Nedumudi) and Pradeep (Jayaram). Prabhakaran wants to become a mridungam maestro against the wishes of his parents who want him to get married. When Prabhakaran refuses, Subhadra emotionally blackmails him and gets him married off to Shailaja (Geetha). Meanwhile Pradeep falls in love with Roshni (Urvashi) and they get married secretly without their parents' knowledge.
Who’s in it. Chakkikotha Chankaran stars Nedumudi Venu as Prabhakaran Thampi, Geetha as Shailaja, Jayaram as Pradeep Thampi and Urvashi as Roshney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Chakkikotha Chankaran has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on VI movies and tv. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chakkikotha Chankaran page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chakkikotha Chankaran tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chakkikotha Chankaran (1989)?
- In IN, Chakkikotha Chankaran is available to stream on VI movies and tv. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chakkikotha Chankaran worth watching?
- Chakkikotha Chankaran holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chakkikotha Chankaran?
- Chakkikotha Chankaran stars Nedumudi Venu, Geetha, Jayaram, Urvashi and Thilakan.
- When was Chakkikotha Chankaran released?
- Chakkikotha Chankaran was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.