Five Star
The story focuses on five friends Prabu, Elango, Sundar, Indra and Priya at the Madras Institute of Technology, who want to remain friends throughout their lifespan and hope to join the same company after graduation.
Directed by Susi Ganesan · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 2002
Director
Susi Ganesan
Writer
Susi Ganesan
Studio
Madras Talkies
Release
2002
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Full Plot
Prabhu(Prasanna), Ilango(Krishna), Sundar(Karthik), Priya and Indra are the best of friends at college, swearing to never lose touch with one another later in life. They manage to get jobs in the same company but Ilango, was whisked away to his village by his dictatorial father(Vijayan) and forced into marriage with Eeswari(Kanika). He then runs away while the friends assume that he is in Bombay with his new wife. A few years later the remaining four are still friends, working in the same company and even living in one house. Prabhu meets Eeswari on the train and without knowing that she is Ilango's wife, falls in love with her. When the truth comes out she becomes good friends with the gang while they promise to find Ilango and reunite them.
Cast & Characters
Did You Know?
Susi Ganesan has directed 4 films in our catalog, including Thiruttu Payale 2, Thiruttu Payale.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Prasanna appears in 19 films in our catalog, including Nibunan, Sadhu Miranda.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
In March 1999, Susi Ganesan was able to convince producer Shanti Thiagarajan to fund his first feature film, after he left Mani Ratnam's team of assistant directors.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
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Ratings as of August 11, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five Star's IMDb rating?+
Five Star has a 6.0/10 rating on IMDb from 102 votes.
Is Five Star good? What are critics saying?+
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Who directed Five Star?+
Five Star was directed by Susi Ganesan.
Where can I watch Five Star?+
Five Star is available to stream, rent, or buy on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Eros Now Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, AP International South Cinema Amazon Channel.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie received generally positive reviews for its fresh take on family entertainment. Critics praised the film's clean content, engaging storyline, and notable dialogue. The direction and screenplay were also commended for their uniqueness.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
