Periyanna (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1999, Periyanna is a drama film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar, running about 148 minutes.
What it’s about. Suriya kills the people who murdered his family and goes to jail. A young girl learns music and singing from Suriya and they elope. They witness a murder when they move to a village.
Who’s in it. Periyanna stars Vijayakanth as Periyanna aka Lingam, Suriya as Suriya, Meena as Shenbagam and Devan as Varadharajan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Periyanna has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Periyanna page.
If you liked it. Fans of Periyanna tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Periyanna (1999)?
- In US, Periyanna is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Periyanna worth watching?
- Periyanna holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Periyanna?
- Periyanna stars Vijayakanth, Suriya, Meena, Devan and S. S. Chandran.
- When was Periyanna released?
- Periyanna was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 148 minutes.