Johaar (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2020, Johaar is a drama film directed by Teja Marni, running about 122 minutes. “History is a set of lies agreed upon.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An anthology of 4 stories of people struggling to make their lives better and how those plans are thrown into disarray when a politician decides to divert welfare funds to satiate his ego.
Who’s in it. Johaar stars Naina Ganguly as Bala, Esther Anil as Jyothi, Chaitanya Krishna as Vijay Varma and Ankith Koyya as Siddhu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Johaar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johaar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johaar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johaar (2020)?
- In CA, Johaar is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Johaar worth watching?
- Johaar holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Johaar?
- Johaar stars Naina Ganguly, Esther Anil, Chaitanya Krishna, Ankith Koyya and Rohini.
- When was Johaar released?
- Johaar was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.