Thenavattu (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2008, Thenavattu is an action, comedy and drama film directed by V. V. Kathir, running about 160 minutes.
What it’s about. The film starts with Kailasam (Ravi Kale), the somber bigwig is performing the last rites of some one dear to him—but the appearance of Kottai (Jeeva), first in the chaotic Koovagam festival and later atop a Veeranam pipe, swinging a scythe maniacally sets the tone for the rest of the film. Cut to the flashback a few months ago:In madurai, where Kottai's mother (Saranya Ponvannan) is cutting down logs, and boasting about her son: he's a god who deserves to see the outside world and derive its benefits.
Who’s in it. Thenavattu stars Jiiva as Kottai, Poonam Bajwa as Gayathri, Kanja Karuppu as Vellaiayan and Saranya Ponvannan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Thenavattu has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt and Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thenavattu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thenavattu 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 Thenavattu (2008)?
- In US, Thenavattu is available to stream on Sun Nxt and Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thenavattu worth watching?
- Thenavattu holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Thenavattu?
- Thenavattu stars Jiiva, Poonam Bajwa, Kanja Karuppu, Saranya Ponvannan and Saikumar.
- When was Thenavattu released?
- Thenavattu was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.