Thenavattu_
The film starts with Kailasam (Ravi Kale), the somber bigwig is performing the last rites of some one dear to him—but the appearance of Kottai (Jeeva), first in the chaotic Koovagam festival and later atop a Veeranam pipe, swinging a scythe maniacally sets the tone for the rest of the film. Cut to the flashback a few months ago:In madurai, where Kottai's mother (Saranya Ponvannan) is cutting down logs, and boasting about her son: he's a god who deserves to see the outside world and derive its benefits.
Starring
Jiiva, Poonam Bajwa, Ganja Karuppu
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Thenavattu was released 18 years ago in 2008.
Overview
The film starts with Kailasam (Ravi Kale), the somber bigwig is performing the last rites of some one dear to him—but the appearance of Kottai (Jeeva), first...
Thenavattu is a Action, Drama, Comedy film with a runtime of 2h 40m.
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What is Thenavattu about?
The film starts with Kailasam (Ravi Kale), the somber bigwig is performing the last rites of some one dear to him—but the appearance of Kottai (Jeeva), first in the chaotic Koovagam festival and later atop a Veeranam pipe, swinging a scythe maniacally sets the tone for the rest of the film. Cut to the flashback a few months ago:In madurai, where Kottai's mother (Saranya Ponvannan) is cutting down logs, and boasting about her son: he's a god who deserves to see the outside world and derive its benefits.
How long is Thenavattu?
Thenavattu has a runtime of 160 minutes (2h 40m).
Who stars in Thenavattu?
The cast of Thenavattu includes Jiiva, Poonam Bajwa, Ganja Karuppu, Saranya Ponvannan, Saikumar.
What is the rating of Thenavattu?
Thenavattu has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Action
Drama
Comedy