Aatank (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 3

Aatank poster

Released in 1996, Aatank is a thriller and horror film directed by Prem Lalwani, running about 113 minutes.

What it’s about. Jesu and Peter are childhood friends who live in a coastal village in India and depend on fishing as their livelihood. The community is oppressed by a powerful gangster named Alphonso. Jesu is an orphan, while Peter is brought up by his aunt and uncle, after the death of his mother. The community is all thrilled when Phillips finds black pearls off the coast. But then so does Alphonso, who asks his divers to get all the pearls, thus disturbing the ocean. Peter meets with Suzy D'Silva and they fall in love with each other, and get married. While enjoying a quiet swim on the sea-shore, Suzy disappears. A search is carried out, and a number of human body parts are recovered. With shock and horror, this community finds that their livelihood is being threatened by a gigantic, virtually indestructible man-eating shark.

Who’s in it. Aatank stars Nafisa Ali as Suzy D'Silva, Dharmendra as Jesu, Girish Karnad as Inspector Khan and Amjad Khan as Alphonso, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Aatank has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aatank page.

If you liked it. Fans of Aatank tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Aatank (1996)?
In US, Aatank is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Aatank worth watching?
Aatank holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Aatank?
Aatank stars Nafisa Ali, Dharmendra, Girish Karnad, Amjad Khan and Kader Khan.
When was Aatank released?
Aatank was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.