Annaatthe
Kaaliyan is a village president in the Madurai district, who is fondly called Annaatthe. His nieces compete with each other to marry him. But, he falls in love with another woman who visits their village. Kaaliyan has a sister who gets married and shifts to Kolkata where she faces some unknown threats. Soon, her brother comes to her aid.
Directed by Siva · Action · Family · Drama · 163 min · 2021
Director
Siva
Writer
Siva, Aadhi Narayana
Studio
Sun Pictures
Release
2021-11-04
Runtime
163 min
Genres
Action, Family, Drama
Full Plot
Kaaliyan has a sister who marries a young man without the permission from Kaaliyan and moves to Kolkata with her husband , where she faces unknown threats. Soon her brother Kaaliyan comes to the rescue.
Cast & Characters
Udhav Palekar
Jagapati Babu
Mangayarkarasi
Meena
Young Kaalaiyan
Bhavaz
Angaiyarkanni
Khushbu
Udhav Parekar
Jagapathi Babu
Arjun, Manoj's sidekick
Bala
Idithangi, Angayarkanni's husband
Pandiarajan
Did You Know?
Siva has directed 7 films in our catalog, including Siruthai, Vivegam.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Rajinikanth appears in 21 films in our catalog, including Jailer, Baasha.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
3 million) worldwide on the first day of release, including ₹34.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Annaatthe holds 4.7/10 on TMDb (25 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
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United Kingdom
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (4.7/10 on TMDb (25 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Annaatthe's IMDb rating?+
Annaatthe has a 4.0/10 rating on IMDb from 10,955 votes.
Is Annaatthe good? What are critics saying?+
Annaatthe holds 4.7/10 on TMDb (25 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Annaatthe?+
Annaatthe has a runtime of 163 min.
Who directed Annaatthe?+
Annaatthe was directed by Siva.
Where can I watch Annaatthe?+
Annaatthe is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Sun Nxt, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Annaatthe received largely negative reviews from critics, with many panning its formulaic storytelling and manipulative emotional beats. Some reviewers praised Rajinikanth's screen presence but found the film's overall impact lacking. The movie was criticized for its generic action scenes and overly sentimental score.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
