Kannathil Muthamittal (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2002, Kannathil Muthamittal is a drama and war film directed by Mani Ratnam, running about 137 minutes. “A Peck on the Cheek.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A little girl is told by her parents that she is adopted. Determined to find her birth mother, her family eventually agrees to take her to Sri Lanka, where they are abducted by the terrorist group known as the Tamil Tigers.
Who’s in it. Kannathil Muthamittal stars R. Madhavan as Thiruchelvan, Simran as Indira, P. S. Keerthana as Amudha and Nandita Das as M.D. Shyama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Kannathil Muthamittal has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kannathil Muthamittal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kannathil Muthamittal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)?
- In US, Kannathil Muthamittal is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kannathil Muthamittal worth watching?
- Kannathil Muthamittal holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kannathil Muthamittal?
- Kannathil Muthamittal stars R. Madhavan, Simran, P. S. Keerthana, Nandita Das and J. D. Chakravarthi.
- When was Kannathil Muthamittal released?
- Kannathil Muthamittal was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.