Maalamaal (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1988, Maalamaal is a notable film.
What it’s about. Raj (Naseeruddin Shah) is a slum dweller, who one day comes to know that he has inherited the business and property from his grand-father worth 3.3 billion Indian rupees. Stunned and delighted at the same time, he gleefully arrives at his former grand-father's estate to claim his inheritance, only to be told that there is a clause attached: which is that he must spend 300 Million rupees in 30 days or else risk losing his inheritance altogether. How can a slum dweller who has never held a thousand rupees in his hands on any given day, be expected to spend 10 million a day?
Who’s in it. Maalamaal stars Naseeruddin Shah, Poonam Dhillon and Aditya Pancholi.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Maalamaal has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maalamaal page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maalamaal (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maalamaal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Maalamaal worth watching?
- Maalamaal holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Maalamaal?
- Maalamaal stars Naseeruddin Shah, Poonam Dhillon and Aditya Pancholi.
- When was Maalamaal released?
- Maalamaal was released in 1988.