Lingaa
A small-time thief reforms after learning about the role played by his grandfather in building a dam.
Directed by K.S. Ravikumar · Action · Comedy · Drama · 174 min · 2014
Trailer
Director
K.S. Ravikumar
Studio
Rockline Entertainments
Release
12 Dec 2014
Runtime
174 min
Genres
Action, Comedy, Drama
Full Plot
In a small village, a corrupt politician seeks to destroy a historic dam to build a new one, sparking a chain of events that leads to a long-lost heir's discovery. A determined journalist sets out to find the descendant of the dam's builder, teaming up with a cunning thief who harbors a complicated past. As they navigate the village's secrets, they uncover a hidden temple and a valuable emerald stone at its core.
Cast & Characters
Lakshmi (voiceover by Renuka Kathir)
Anushka Shetty
Mani Bharathi (voiceover by Chinmayi)
Sonakshi Sinha
Rajinikanth in dual role as:
K. Lingeswaran a.k.a. Lingaa
Raja Lingeswaran ICS, civil engineer, district collector of Madurai (1939) and the namely King of Kodaiyur (grandfather of Lingaa)
MP Nagabooshan
Jagapati Babu
Karunakara
K. Viswanath
Inspector Raja Varman
Brahmanandam
Did You Know?
K.S. Ravikumar has directed 7 films in our catalog, including Paarai, Padayappa.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Rajinikanth appears in 21 films in our catalog, including Jailer, Baasha.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Lingaa earned ₹22 crore (US$2.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Lingaa holds 5.6/10 on IMDb (6,479 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (5.6/10 on IMDb (6,479 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lingaa's IMDb rating?+
Lingaa has a 5.6/10 rating on IMDb from 6,479 votes.
Is Lingaa good? What are critics saying?+
Lingaa holds 5.6/10 on IMDb (6,479 votes).
How long is Lingaa?+
Lingaa has a runtime of 174 min.
Who directed Lingaa?+
Lingaa was directed by K.S. Ravikumar.
Where can I watch Lingaa?+
Lingaa is available to stream, rent, or buy on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Eros Now Amazon Channel, VI movies and tv.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised Rajinikanth's charisma and certain comedic moments, others found the film to be a "mixed bag" with a weak storyline and overly long climax. The overall tone of criticism was that the film's positives were not enough to outweigh its shortcomings.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
