Kanavu Variyam
A studious and ambitious youngster tries to set up a device to solve the frequent power crisis in his village despite constant discouragement from the public
Directed by Arun Chidambaram · Science Fiction · Drama · Family · 118 min · 2017
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Director
Arun Chidambaram
Studio
N/A
Release
2017-02-24
Runtime
118 min
Genres
Science Fiction, Drama, Family
Cast & Characters
Gopi
Yog Jappie
Veena
Jiya Anil Manne
Ezhil
Arun Chidambaram
Sakkarai
Pandi
Gnanasambandan
G. Gnanasambandam
Did You Know?
The film's writer, director and lead actor Arun Chidambaram returned to Chennai from his corporate job in Chicago to begin working on the film.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Prior to its theatrical release, Kanavu Variyam received critical acclaim in major film festivals across the globe.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Kanavu Variyam holds 7.0/10 on TMDb (3 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 12, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (7.0/10 on TMDb (3 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kanavu Variyam's IMDb rating?+
Kanavu Variyam has a 6.4/10 rating on IMDb from 148 votes.
Is Kanavu Variyam good? What are critics saying?+
Kanavu Variyam holds 7.0/10 on TMDb (3 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Kanavu Variyam?+
Kanavu Variyam has a runtime of 118 min.
Who directed Kanavu Variyam?+
Kanavu Variyam was directed by Arun Chidambaram.
Where can I watch Kanavu Variyam?+
Kanavu Variyam is available to stream, rent, or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, VI movies and tv.
