Vada Chennai (2018)
Vada Chennai is streaming in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv, Goldmines Play Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Vada Chennai ranked near the top of that week's Tamil film crop. It holds a 7.8/10 on TMDB from 113 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. At 166 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. In India you can stream it on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv, Goldmines Play Amazon Channel.
Should you spend 2h 46m on it?
2h 46m of Tamil action, leaning crime, adults only. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.
Don't watch this if…
- you want something you can finish quickly — it runs 2h 46m
- this is the shared-living-room pick — the certificate is A
- Why
- Currently 7.8/10 from 113 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
- Best for
- A night when you don't need it to be for everyone
Story
Anbu, a young carrom player in North Chennai becomes inadvertently involved in an ongoing conflict between two local gangsters.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 46m — long |
| Watch with family? | A · Adults only |
| Genre | Action / Crime |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Vetrimaaran
Cast
Where to watch in India
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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