Mahanadhi
மகாநதி
“The Great River”
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About
Krishnaswamy, an honest man, is conned into a chit fund business and imprisoned. While he faces unspeakable hardships in prison, his family disintegrates.
Cast
Kamal Haasan
as Krishnaswamy
Poornam Viswanathan
as Panjapakesan 'Iyer'
S. N. Lakshmi
as Saraswathi Ammal
Cochin Haneefa
as Dhanush
Sukanya
as Yamuna
Mahanadhi Shobana
as Kaveri (young)
Mahanadi Dinesh
as Bharani
Mahanadhi Shankar
as Thulukaanam
Rajesh
as Muthusamy
Tulasi
as Manju
Mohan Natrajan
as Venkatachalam
Thalaivasal Vijay
as Mannangkatti
Sangita
as Kaveri (older, uncredited)
Sethu Vinayagam
as
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Stream Mahanadhi online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama, family, and crime movie originally produced in Tamil and released in 1994, it's earned a solid 7.3/10 from 12 viewers worldwide.
About Mahanadhi
“The Great River”
Krishnaswamy, an honest man, is conned into a chit fund business and imprisoned. While he faces unspeakable hardships in prison, his family disintegrates. Running 162 minutes.
Mahanadhi Cast and Characters
The cast features Kamal Haasan (as Krishnaswamy), Poornam Viswanathan (as Panjapakesan 'Iyer'), S. N. Lakshmi (as Saraswathi Ammal), Cochin Haneefa (as Dhanush), and Sukanya (as Yamuna). Their performances are a major reason Mahanadhi has built such a passionate audience.
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Mahanadhi flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Tamil storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mahanadhi
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How long is Mahanadhi?
Mahanadhi runs for 162 minutes (about 2.7 hours).
Is Mahanadhi good? What's the rating?
Mahanadhi holds a 7.3/10 rating based on 12 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Mahanadhi?
The main cast includes Kamal Haasan, Poornam Viswanathan, S. N. Lakshmi, and Cochin Haneefa, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Mahanadhi available in Tamil?
Yes — Mahanadhi was originally produced in Tamil and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Mahanadhi released?
Mahanadhi was released in 1994.
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What is Mahanadhi about?
Mahanadhi is a Drama/Family Tamil-language film. Krishnaswamy, an honest man, is conned into a chit fund business and imprisoned. While he faces unspeakable hardships in prison, his family disintegrates.
When was Mahanadhi released?
Mahanadhi was released on January 14, 1994. It has a runtime of 2h 42m. The film was produced by Sree Amman Creations.
Who stars in Mahanadhi?
Mahanadhi stars Kamal Haasan, Poornam Viswanathan, S. N. Lakshmi and Cochin Haneefa. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Mahanadhi available in HD?
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