Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
A bloody power struggle erupts between three brothers who are vying to take over the family business following the death of their father.
Directed by Mani Ratnam · Action · Crime · Thriller · 143 min · 2018
Trailer
Director
Mani Ratnam
Writer
Mani Ratnam, Siva Ananth
Studio
Madras Talkies / Lyca Productions
Release
2018-09-27
Runtime
143 min
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Full Plot
A bloody power struggle erupts between three brothers who are vying to take over the family business following the death of their father.
Cast & Characters
Varadarajan aka Varadan
Arvind Swamy
Thyagarajan aka Thyagu
Arun Vijay
Lakshmi Senapathi
Jayasudha
Chaaya
Dayana Erappa
Parvathi (voice-over by Krithika Nelson)
Aditi Rao Hydari
Chinnappadasan
Thiagarajan
Chezhiyan
Siva Ananth
Nambirajan
Appani Sarath
Did You Know?
Mani Ratnam has directed 16 films in our catalog, including Kannathil Muthamittal, O Kadhal Kanmani.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Arvind Swamy appears in 13 films in our catalog, including Thani Oruvan, Kadal.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
During the first four days of the film's release, it grossed ₹300 million (US$4 million) gross in Tamil Nadu alone, taking one of the largest openings recorded in the region.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam holds 6.5/10 on TMDb (53 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (6.5/10 on TMDb (53 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chekka Chivantha Vaanam good? What are critics saying?+
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam holds 6.5/10 on TMDb (53 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Chekka Chivantha Vaanam?+
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam has a runtime of 143 min.
Who directed Chekka Chivantha Vaanam?+
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam was directed by Mani Ratnam.
Where can I watch Chekka Chivantha Vaanam?+
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam is available to stream, rent, or buy on ManoramaMax, VI movies and tv, ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Chekka Chivantha Vaanam" received a mixed response from critics, with some praising its storytelling and direction. A few reviewers found the film's simplicity and straightforward approach to be both strengths and weaknesses, while others noted similarities to other films. Overall, opinions on the film's quality were divided among critics.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
