Kaalapani (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1996, Kaalapani is an action and drama film directed by Priyadarshan, running about 178 minutes.
What it’s about. Govardhan, a doctor by profession, is wrongly accused of bombing a train and is jailed by the British in Cellular Jail, also known as Kala Pani in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He witnesses sufferings of hundreds of Indian prisoners there.
Who’s in it. Kaalapani stars Mohanlal as Govardhan Menon, Prabhu as Mukund Iyengar, Amrish Puri as Mirza Khan and Tabu as Parvathi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Kaalapani has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kaalapani page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kaalapani tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kaalapani (1996)?
- In US, Kaalapani is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kaalapani worth watching?
- Kaalapani holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kaalapani?
- Kaalapani stars Mohanlal, Prabhu, Amrish Puri, Tabu and Vineeth Radhakrishnan.
- When was Kaalapani released?
- Kaalapani was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 178 minutes.