Lal Americayil (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1989, Lal Americayil is a drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikad.
What it’s about. Ravi Varma (Prem Nazir), a rich businessman settled in America, pines for his son Babu, lost at the age of 5. His blind wife had also died the day he lost Babu. With the help of his friend Unnithan (Oduvil) & attorney Ravindran (Sathar), he fakes his death & publishes an ad looking for his son. 3 people show up (Cochin Hanifa, Mohanlal & Jagathi) claiming to be Babu. All 3 of them pass all the tests Ravi Varma, Unnithan & Ravindran throw at them, leaving them confused as to who the real Babu is.
Who’s in it. Lal Americayil stars Mohanlal as Vinod, Prem Nazir as Ravi Varma, Oduvil Unnikrishnan as Unnithan and Jagathy Sreekumar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Lal Americayil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lal Americayil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lal Americayil tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lal Americayil (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lal Americayil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lal Americayil worth watching?
- Lal Americayil holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lal Americayil?
- Lal Americayil stars Mohanlal, Prem Nazir, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Jagathy Sreekumar and Jose Prakash.
- When was Lal Americayil released?
- Lal Americayil was released in 1989.