Adayalam (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1991, Adayalam is a thriller and crime film directed by K. Madhu, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. Latha (Rekha) who is running her father's business empire after he suffered a debilitating stroke, receives a call from a mysterious stranger Raji, threatening to reveal embarrassing details about her father unless she pays up Rs. 500,000. Since she has no idea how to deal with the blackmailer, she turns to Capt. Hariharan who runs a detective agency for help. Things take a grim turn when Raji, and then Latha's cousin Suresh, both turn up murdered one after the other. The evidence unearthed by Hariharan seems to implicate either Latha or her sister Malini - but are the girls up to murder to protect their dad's good name?
Who’s in it. Adayalam stars Mammootty as Capt. Hariharan, Rekha as Latha, Shobana as Malini and Maniyanpilla Raju as Pappan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Adayalam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Adayalam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adayalam tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adayalam (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Adayalam change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Adayalam worth watching?
- Adayalam holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Adayalam?
- Adayalam stars Mammootty, Rekha, Shobana, Maniyanpilla Raju and Janardhanan.
- When was Adayalam released?
- Adayalam was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.