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Michael

IMDb5.0/10

The gang fighting over places. A youngster decides to gain control of the area. Can he complete his dream of ruling over the place?

Directed by Ranjit Jeyakodi · Action · Crime · Drama · 152 min · 2023

Director

Ranjit Jeyakodi

Writer

Ranjit Jeyakodi

Studio

Karan C Productions / Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP

Release

03 Feb 2023

Runtime

152 min

Genres

Action, Crime, Drama

Cast & Characters

Sundeep Kishan

Michael

Sundeep Kishan

Vijay Sethupathi

Michael's Godfather

Vijay Sethupathi
Divyansha Kaushik

Theera

Divyansha Kaushik

Gautham Vasudev Menon in a dual role as

Gurunath

Jai

AG

Amarnath, Gurunath and Charulatha's son

Varun Sandesh

KM

Kannamma, Michael Godfather's wife

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar

CG

Charulatha, Gurunath's wife and Amarnath's mother

Anasuya Bharadwaj

JM

Jennifer, Michael’s mother (special appearance)

Deepshikha

S

Swamy

Ayyappa P. Sharma

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Did You Know?

Ranjit Jeyakodi has directed 3 films in our catalog, including Puriyaatha Puthir, Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum.

Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02

Sundeep Kishan appears in 5 films in our catalog, including Yaaruda Mahesh, Maayavan.

Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02

Neeshita Nyayapati of The Times of India gave 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Michael is a genre film that achieves what it sets out to do – tell a dark coming-of-age tale of a young man who knows what it means to be human for better or worse.

Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03

Critical Assessment

IMDb
5.0/10

Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)

Action
3.4/5
Comedy
1.5/5
Romance
2.5/5
Storyline
3.1/5
Performance
3.3/5

Michael holds 5.0/10 on IMDb (1,585 votes).

Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.

Ratings as of August 2, 2026

Where to Watch

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AI Verdict

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Based on aggregated scores (5.0/10 on IMDb (1,585 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michael's IMDb rating?+

Michael has a 5.0/10 rating on IMDb from 1,585 votes.

Is Michael good? What are critics saying?+

Michael holds 5.0/10 on IMDb (1,585 votes).

How long is Michael?+

Michael has a runtime of 152 min.

Who directed Michael?+

Michael was directed by Ranjit Jeyakodi.

Where can I watch Michael?+

Michael is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Fan & Critic Buzz

Critic Reception — summarized from Wikipedia

The movie "Michael" received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its dark coming-of-age tale and standout performances, while others found it lacking in storytelling and style. Critics noted that the film's genre was well-executed but felt like a rehash of familiar gangster flicks. Overall, opinions were divided between those who enjoyed the movie's action-packed moments and those who saw it as a missed opportunity.

Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
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