Enthiran
A brilliant scientist creates a humanoid robot to protect mankind, but things go awry when human emotions are programmed and inner turmoil causes the robot to switch sides.
Directed by S. Shankar · Action · Sci-Fi · Thriller · 174 min · 2010
Trailer
Director
S. Shankar
Writer
Shankar, {{Infobox
Studio
Sun Pictures
Release
01 Oct 2010
Runtime
174 min
Genres
Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Full Plot
Dr. Vasi (Rajnikanth) invents a super-powered robot, Chitti, in his own image. The scientific body, AIRD, that must approve the robot, declines it based on its not having emotions and the ability to make rational judgment. A sudden flash of lightning evokes emotions in the robot, and Chitti is seemingly ready for integration into the human world. Then, Chitti falls in love with Dr. Vasi's fiancée Sana (Aishwarya Rai) and turns on his creator.
Cast & Characters
Sana, K. Vaseegaran's girlfriend (later wife)
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Professor Bohra, K. Vaseegaran's mentor, who is secretly contracted to create similar robots for a terrorist organisation and upgrades Chitti using the red chip
Danny Denzongpa
Rajinikanth in a dual role as:
Dr. K. Vaseegaran
a traffic police officer
Cochin Haneefa
Vaseegaran's father
Delhi Kumar
the neighbourhood bully
Raaghav
Vaseegaran's mother
Revathi Sankaran
Shah
Sabu Cyril
K. Bhajanlal, a customer at The Park Hotel
Devadas Kanakala
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $26.4M, Enthiran has grossed $62.0M worldwide — about 2.3x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Enthiran is part of TMDb's "Enthiran Collection."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
S. Shankar has directed 8 films in our catalog, including I, Indian 2.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that S. Shankar pitched three storylines to Rajinikanth in 1996, which would later become Sivaji: The Boss, Enthiran, and I?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Did You Know that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was initially offered the female lead in Enthiran but declined due to a busy schedule?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Did You Know that the visual effects budget for Enthiran was reduced from 700 million to 200 million after Sun Pictures took over production?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Did You Know that Rajinikanth's salary for Enthiran was 450 million Indian rupees, which is approximately 9.1 million US dollars?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Enthiran holds 7.2/10 on IMDb (33,071 votes), 83% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (7.2/10 on IMDb (33,071 votes), 83% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Enthiran's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Enthiran holds a 83% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Enthiran's IMDb rating?+
Enthiran has a 7.2/10 rating on IMDb from 33,071 votes.
Is Enthiran good? What are critics saying?+
Enthiran holds 7.2/10 on IMDb (33,071 votes), 83% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is Enthiran?+
Enthiran has a runtime of 174 min.
Who directed Enthiran?+
Enthiran was directed by S. Shankar.
Where can I watch Enthiran?+
Enthiran is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sun Nxt, Amazon Video, VI movies and tv.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Enthiran received generally positive reviews from Indian critics, with praise for its technical aspects, music, and Rajinikanth's performance. While some critics praised the film's balance between science fiction and masala elements, others found the second half to be uneven or overly reliant on special effects. Overall, opinions were divided, but many agreed that the film was entertaining and enjoyable despite some minor flaws.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
