Avargal (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1977, Avargal is a drama, family and romance film directed by K. Balachander, running about 167 minutes.
What it’s about. After a break-up with her boyfriend and a troubled marriage with Ramanathan, Anu is devastated. She finds solace when she meets Janardhan however, her troubled past soon catches up with her.
Who’s in it. Avargal stars Rajinikanth as Ramanathan, Sujatha as Anubama, Kamal Haasan as Janardhan (Johnnie) and Ravikumar as Bharani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Avargal has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Avargal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Avargal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Avargal (1977)?
- In GB, Avargal is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Avargal worth watching?
- Avargal holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Avargal?
- Avargal stars Rajinikanth, Sujatha, Kamal Haasan, Ravikumar and Leelavathi.
- When was Avargal released?
- Avargal was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 167 minutes.