Rahu Ketu (1978): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1978, Rahu Ketu is an action and drama film directed by B. R. Ishara, running about 134 minutes.

What it’s about. Concerned over the rising death of low-caste people in a remote town in India, the Central Bureau of Investigation assigns this task to Inspector Ravi Kapoor and instructs him to go incognito to investigate these deaths. Upon arrival, Ravi is received by Collector Rahu Nath, to whom Ravi introduces himself as a Horticulturist. Thereafter Ravi lives in a small house that was owned by a man named Mohandas, who had died under mysterious circumstances. Mohandas' children, Tulsi and her brother live there now. Ravi and Tulsi fall in love with each other, Ravi offers them all possible protection if Tulsi and her brother help him with the investigation, to which Tulsi agrees. Before Ravi could take any steps he is arrested by the local Police Inspector Thakur and lodged in a cell. And the only way he can get out by revealing his identity - which can seriously jeopardize the entire investigation.

Who’s in it. Rahu Ketu stars Shashi Kapoor as Ravi Kapoor, C.B.I. officer, Prem Nath as Collector Rahu Nath, Bindu as Sheela and Aruna Irani as Rani, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rahu Ketu page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rahu Ketu tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.