Virumaandi
2004, Tamil. Directed by Kamal Haasan.
An ode to humanity
Angela, a civil advocate interviewing inmates at the Madras Central Prison for a documentary on the death penalty meets Virumaandi and Kothaala, who are sentenced to death and life respectively for their roles in perpetrating the massacre of 24 people during a brutal clash between feuding villages. As tensions mount within the prison walls, she listens to their conflicting accounts of the same story.
- Runtime
- 2h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- A
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Where to watch Virumaandi
Virumaandi is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Kamal HaasanDirector
- Kamal HaasanVirumaandi Thevar
- PasupathyKothaala Thevar
- NapoleonNallama Nayakkar
- AbhiramiAnnalakshmi
- RohiniDr. Angela Kaathamuthu
- NassarChief Jailer Jayanth
- ShanmugarajanDeputy Jailer Paykkaman Thevar
- S. N. LakshmiSupputhai
- GandhimathiCast
- Bala SinghRasu Kalai Thevar
- O. A. K. SundarKottaisamy Thevar
- RajeshChennai Police Commissioner
Details
- Released
- 14 January 2004
- Original title
- விருமாண்டி
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Kamal Haasan
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Virumaandi: quick answers
Is Virumaandi worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Virumaandi?
Virumaandi runs 175 minutes (2h 55m).
Does Virumaandi have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Virumaandi. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Virumaandi parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Virumaandi is rated A in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Virumaandi on?
Virumaandi is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Virumaandi?
If you liked Virumaandi, try Vaathi, Madras, Pudhupettai.
Who directed Virumaandi?
Virumaandi (2004) was directed by Kamal Haasan and stars Kamal Haasan, Pasupathy, Napoleon.