Nanban (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2012, Nanban is a comedy and drama film directed by Shankar, running about 160 minutes.
What it’s about. The plot of the film illustrates the embankment of two friends on a quest for a lost buddy, who was once an optimistic and successful student. On their journey, they recount their college life and special moments that the three shared up until their lost friend secretly parted ways after convocation. During their quest, the two encounter a rival classmate who once made a long forgotten bet with them, a funeral that goes impossibly out of control, and a wedding they must crash.
Who’s in it. Nanban stars Vijay as Panchavan "Pari" Pariventhan/Kosaksi "Pappu" Pasapugazh, Jiiva as Sevarkodi Senthil, Srikanth as Venkat Ramakrishnan and Ileana D'Cruz as Ria Santhanam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Nanban has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Nanban page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nanban tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nanban (2012)?
- In IN, Nanban is available to stream on VI movies and tv. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nanban worth watching?
- Nanban holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nanban?
- Nanban stars Vijay, Jiiva, Srikanth, Ileana D'Cruz and Sathyaraj.
- When was Nanban released?
- Nanban was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.