Mahanadhi (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1994, Mahanadhi is an action, drama, crime and family film directed by Santhana Bharathi, running about 162 minutes. “The Great River” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Krishnaswamy, an honest man, is conned into a chit fund business and imprisoned. While he faces unspeakable hardships in prison, his family disintegrates.
Who’s in it. Mahanadhi stars Kamal Haasan as Krishnaswamy, Poornam Viswanathan as Panjapakesan 'Iyer', Sukanya as Yamuna and S. N. Lakshmi as Saraswathi Ammal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Mahanadhi has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on ManoramaMax. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mahanadhi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mahanadhi 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 Mahanadhi (1994)?
- In IN, Mahanadhi is available to stream on ManoramaMax. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mahanadhi worth watching?
- Mahanadhi holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mahanadhi?
- Mahanadhi stars Kamal Haasan, Poornam Viswanathan, Sukanya, S. N. Lakshmi and Mahanadhi Shobana.