Puthiya Niyamam (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, Puthiya Niyamam is a thriller, drama and family film directed by A K Sajan, running about 133 minutes. “New Law” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Louis Pothen (Mammootty) is an all rounder. He is divorce lawyer, he participates in live TV channel debates on various topics, and he is a film critic, too. His wife Vasuki Iyer (Nayantara) is a Kathakali artist, and together with his school-going daughter, they live in a city highrise. The story further focuses on an incident that sort of transformed the lively Vasuki into an introvert. What follows is a dramatic exploration of Vasuki's recent past and how she gets over it.
Who’s in it. Puthiya Niyamam stars Nayanthara as Vasuki Iyer, Mammootty as Adv. Louis Pothen Narimadan, Sheelu Abraham as Jeena Bhai and Rachana Narayanankutty as Kani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Puthiya Niyamam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Puthiya Niyamam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Puthiya Niyamam tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Puthiya Niyamam (2016)?
- In US, Puthiya Niyamam is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Puthiya Niyamam worth watching?
- Puthiya Niyamam holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Puthiya Niyamam?
- Puthiya Niyamam stars Nayanthara, Mammootty, Sheelu Abraham, Rachana Narayanankutty and Aju Varghese.
- When was Puthiya Niyamam released?
- Puthiya Niyamam was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.