Cheppu (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1987, Cheppu is a drama film directed by Priyadarshan, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. Ramachandran (Mohanlal) got a job as an English lecturer in T. K. P. Memorial College, only to find that the college is full of drugs and politics, led by young Ranjith Mathews (Ganesh), son of an M.P. (Prathapachandran). Ramachandran has helped the students, including a geek who was beaten by Ranjith's gang.
Who’s in it. Cheppu stars Mohanlal as Ramachandran, Lissy as Mini, Ganesh Kumar as Ranjith and Cochin Haneefa as Inspector, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Cheppu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Eros Now Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cheppu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cheppu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cheppu (1987)?
- In GB, Cheppu is available to stream on Eros Now Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cheppu worth watching?
- Cheppu holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cheppu?
- Cheppu stars Mohanlal, Lissy, Ganesh Kumar, Cochin Haneefa and Sankaradi.
- When was Cheppu released?
- Cheppu was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.