Kaththi (2014)
Kaththi is streaming in the UAE on Zee5, STARZPLAY.
The verdict
Kaththi earns its keep as a steady Tamil film that knows its audience. It holds a 7.2/10 on TMDB from 112 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. At 167 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. In the UAE you can stream it on Zee5, STARZPLAY.
Should you spend 2h 47m on it?
2h 47m of Tamil action with drama threaded through. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 112 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
- Best for
- A night with nothing after it
Story
Kathiresan aka Kaththi, a criminal, escapes from the Kolkata prison and comes to Chennai, where he comes across his doppelganger Jeevanandham, fighting for his life after being shot at by unknown men. Kathir decides to pass off as Jeeva and make away with a lump sum amount but once he realizes who Jeeva really is, Kathir turns a crusader.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 47m — long |
| Genre | Action / Drama |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
A. R. Murugadoss
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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