Panchatanthiram (2002): Cast & Plot
Panchatanthiram is a 2002 family comedy starring Ramya Krishnan as Maragathavalli / Maggie, Kamal Haasan and Simran. It runs 2 hours 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 33m (153 min)
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Lionheart Production House
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Panchatanthiram About?
The premise of Panchatanthiram without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ram’s friends, worried that his wife now suspects him of infidelity, hire Maggie—a call girl—to stage a diversion and convince her he’s not a philanderer. Their plan quickly unravels when Maggie is found dead, forcing the group into a chaotic attempt to conceal her death, which leads to a series of comic mishaps.
Panchatanthiram Cast & Characters
Ramya Krishnan leads the cast as Maragathavalli / Maggie, with Kamal Haasan as Ramachandramurthy and Simran as Mythili.
- Ramya Krishnan as Maragathavalli / Maggie
- Kamal Haasan as Ramachandramurthy
- Simran as Mythili
- Jayaram as Iyappan Nair
Also Starring in Panchatanthiram
· 20 more- Aishwarya Bhaskar Mrs. Vedhantham
- Yugi Sethu Vedhantham "Vedham"
- Ramesh Aravind Ganesh
- Sriman Hanumanth Reddy
- Kaikala Satyanarayana Reddy
- Vidhya Venkatesh Mrs. Reddy
- Devayani Nirmala (Guest Appearance)
- Vijayakumar Mythili's Father
- Urvashi Ammini
- Manivannan Smuggling boss
- Kovai Sarala Tenant's Wife
- Nagesh Parthasarathy
- Santhana Bharathi Tenant
- K. S. Ravikumar Co-Pilot
- Ramesh Khanna Sardarji, Police
- Master Bharath Nair's Son
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- Sanghavi Chamundi
- R. Neelakantan Ammini Iyappan Nair's Father
- Vasu Vikram Traffic Cop
- Alphonsa Smuggling boss' Mistress
Panchatanthiram Plot Summary
What happens in Panchatanthiram from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ramachandramurthy, Kamal Haasan, a charismatic Indian pilot based in Canada, is known for his carefree, womanizing ways. During a tense aircraft hijacking, he crosses paths with Mythili Simran, a passenger whose presence quietly unsettles him. Together they manage to defuse the crisis and save everyone on board, and somewhere along that shared risk, they discover a surprising connection that grows into love and eventually leads to marriage.
Ram’s four closest friends—Ayyapan Nair [Jayaram], Vedhantham Iyer alias Vedham [Yugi Sethu], Ganesh Hegde [Ramesh Aravind], and Hanumanth Reddy [Sriman]—attend the wedding and witness Ram’s transformation from playboy to devoted husband. For a while, it seems Mythili and Ram have built a stable, faithful life together, and Ram leaves behind his old habits.
Full summary
The whole story of Panchatanthiram, scene by scene
Panchatanthiram Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette KS Ravikumar Direct Panchathanthiram-2
How Well Do You Know Panchatanthiram?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the profession of the main character Ramachandramurthy before he marries Mythili?
Panchatanthiram Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Panchathandiram” and “Panchathantiram”.
- Also known as
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- Panchathandiram
- Panchathantiram
- Panchathanthram
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Panchatanthiram FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Panchatanthiram, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Panchatanthiram?
Panchatanthiram runs 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).
When was Panchatanthiram released?
Panchatanthiram was released on June 28, 2002.
Who is in the cast of Panchatanthiram?
Panchatanthiram stars Ramya Krishnan as Maragathavalli / Maggie, Kamal Haasan as Ramachandramurthy and Simran as Mythili, among 24 credited actors.
Does Panchatanthiram have a post-credit scene?
No. Panchatanthiram has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Panchatanthiram in?
The original language of Panchatanthiram is Tamil.
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