Chennai Palani Mars
The film narrates the story of a cocaine addict who sets off on a road trip with a fellow junkie to realise his dream of reaching Mars via Chennai and Palani, after pinning hopes on a scientifically unstable concept.
Directed by Biju Viswanath · Fantasy · Drama · Comedy · 2019
Director
Biju Viswanath
Writer
Biju Viswanath, Vijay Sethupathi (dialogues)
Studio
Orange Mittai Productions / Vijay Sethupathi Productions
Release
2019
Genres
Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
Full Plot
An astrophysics student and an eccentric singer hatch an outlandish plan to travel to Mars. But all visionaries must face impediments before accomplishing their dreams; in this case, the duo will have to deal with brain-dead cops, Dons with trust issues and suicidal IT employees before pulling off the impossible.
Cast & Characters
Lead
Praveen Raja
Lead
Rajesh Giriprasad
Lead
Vasant Marimuthu
Velu
A. Ravikumar
Karthik Krishnamurthy
Pari Elavazhagan
Professor
R. Krishnamoorthy
Don 1
Madhankumar Dakshinamoorthy
Don 2
Vin Haadri
Driver
Imthias Mohammed
Anand
K. A. Manigandan
Kuruvi
Allwin Ramaiah
Did You Know?
The film was publicly announced after the shoot had been completed during May 2019.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Baradwaj Rangan, writing for Film Companion, praised the film for it unconventional approach, "If you can catch the film’s vibe, it’s a trip".
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
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Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
India
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chennai Palani Mars good? What are critics saying?+
Chennai Palani Mars does not yet have enough aggregated ratings data to summarize.
Who directed Chennai Palani Mars?+
Chennai Palani Mars was directed by Biju Viswanath.
Where can I watch Chennai Palani Mars?+
Chennai Palani Mars is available to stream, rent, or buy on Zee5.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its unconventional approach, while others found it to be an experimental film that didn't quite work. The tone of criticism varied, with some finding the film's flaws outweighed its unique qualities.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
