Naran (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2005, Naran is a drama film directed by Joshiy, running about 165 minutes.
What it’s about. Mullankolli is a rustic remote village in northern Kerala. Velayudhan (Mohanlal) is an orphan who came floating during floods and he was brought up by Valiya Nambiar (Madhu) a do-gooder and a feudal landlord of the area. Velayudhan grows up into a riff-raff, drunkard and a local rowdy with a good heart. He hates injustice and has set his own rules for the villagers who are scared of him including local moneylender and politician - Member Kurupu (Jagathy) and Gopinathan Nambiar (Siddique), son-in-law of Valiya Nambiar who wants to rule over the village in his own way.
Who’s in it. Naran stars Mohanlal as Mullankolli Velayudhan, Madhu as Valiya Nambiar, Siddique as Gopinathan Nambiar and Jagathy Sreekumar as Member Kuruppu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Naran has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Naran page.
If you liked it. Fans of Naran tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Naran (2005)?
- In US, Naran is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Naran worth watching?
- Naran holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Naran?
- Naran stars Mohanlal, Madhu, Siddique, Jagathy Sreekumar and Innocent.
- When was Naran released?
- Naran was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 165 minutes.