Samuthiram (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2001, Samuthiram is a family film directed by K. S. Ravikumar, running about 163 minutes.
What it’s about. Selvarasu is the head of the family and his two brothers Thangarasu and Chinnarasu are ready to give up their life for him. The three brothers think the world of their sister Rasamani. A rich man from the neighboring village feels insulted when Thangarasu mishandles his son, and to take revenge, he makes Rasamani his daughter-in-law. Starting with taking away all of the brothers' wealth, he insults them at every opportunity while ill-treating Rasamani. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.
Who’s in it. Samuthiram stars R. Sarathkumar as Selvarasu, Murali as Thangarasu, Manoj Bharathiraja as Chinnarasu and Abhirami Gopikumar as Lakshmi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Samuthiram 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 Samuthiram page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samuthiram tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Samuthiram (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Samuthiram change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Samuthiram worth watching?
- Samuthiram holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samuthiram?
- Samuthiram stars R. Sarathkumar, Murali, Manoj Bharathiraja, Abhirami Gopikumar and Kaveri.
- When was Samuthiram released?
- Samuthiram was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 163 minutes.