Kanthaswamy (2009)
Critics like it more than audiences.
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Kanthaswamy is streaming in India on Sun Nxt, Ultraplaybox.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated Kanthaswamy don't rate this Tamil film well. It's sitting at 4.8/10 on TMDB across 39 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 190 minutes. In India you can stream it on Sun Nxt, Ultraplaybox.
Should you spend 3h 10m on it?
3h 10m of Tamil action, leaning crime, fine for the whole family. Only 39 people have rated it, so treat that 4.8 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
Don't watch this if…
- you want a safe bet — that rating rests on only 39 votes
- you don't have 3h 10m to give it tonight — this is a full evening, not a background watch
- you want something with an edge to it — this is certified U, pitched wide
- Skip if
- you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
- Best for
- An evening with the household together
Story
A CBI officer moonlights as a modern day Robin Hood in the guise of the masked Kanthaswamy, as he helps fight corruption and aid impoverished people.
Good to know
| Runtime | 3h 10m — long |
| Watch with family? | U · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Action / Crime |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Susi Ganesan
Cast
Where to watch in India
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 12 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Sun Nxt titles in India
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