Thirakkatha (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2008, Thirakkatha is a drama and romance film directed by Ranjith, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. The film is a tribute to the yesteryear actresses who had been graceful, popular figures in cinema during their younger age with patronage and later got completely disregarded by the industry, media and the masses alike. Ranjith has drawn inspiration from the life of many actresses but especially from the romantic link-up of the late actress Srividya with actor Kamal Haasan.
Who’s in it. Thirakkatha stars Priyamani as Malavika, Anoop Menon as Ajayachandran, Prithviraj Sukumaran as Akbar 'Akki' Ahamed and Samvrutha Sunil as Devayani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Thirakkatha has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on AP International South Cinema Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thirakkatha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thirakkatha tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thirakkatha (2008)?
- In IN, Thirakkatha is available to stream on AP International South Cinema Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thirakkatha worth watching?
- Thirakkatha holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thirakkatha?
- Thirakkatha stars Priyamani, Anoop Menon, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Samvrutha Sunil and Ranjith.
- When was Thirakkatha released?
- Thirakkatha was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.