Petta (2019)
▸ Worth a watch
Petta is streaming in Malaysia on Sun Nxt.
The verdict
Petta is a dependable Tamil film — it does what it sets out to do. It holds a 7.2/10 on TMDB from 95 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. At 172 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. In Malaysia you can stream it on Sun Nxt.
Should you spend 2h 52m on it?
2h 52m of Tamil action. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.
Don't watch this if…
- you'd rather wait for a consensus. Only 95 ratings in so far
- you've only got a couple of hours. It needs 2h 52m
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 95 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you don't have a clear three hours
- Best for
- A free weekend evening
Story
A hostel warden becomes the target of a dreaded politician and his gangster son, but little do they realise that it is they who should fear him.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 52m — long |
| Genre | Action |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Karthik Subbaraj
Cast
Rajinikanth
Petta 'Kaali' Velan
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Singaar 'Singaaram' Singh
Vijay Sethupathi
Jithu
Sananth
Anwar
M. Sasikumar
Maalik
Bobby Simha
Michael
Where to watch in Malaysia
Sun Nxt
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Petta worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 7.2/10 on audience ratings. 2h 52m of Tamil action. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.
Where can I watch Petta?
You can stream Petta in Malaysia on Sun Nxt.
When is Petta coming to streaming?
Petta is already streaming in Malaysia on Sun Nxt.
What language is Petta in?
Petta is a Tamil film (Action).