I Am Kalam (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.3

Released in 2010, I Am Kalam is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Nila Madhab Panda, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. The film celebrates the survival of the human spirit against overwhelming odds and highlights the need for underprivileged children's education. Its a film based on former indian president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and is aimed at inspiring the poor to educate their children. Written by DaGambit Chhotu's peasant village is ruined by drought, so his ma drops the boy with uncle Bhati, who runs a tea stand at the city outskirts. Clever Chottu, who calls himself Kalam after the self-made Indian president, soon outsmarts uncle's adult assistant and makes friends with the loneliest boy in the palace, now a hotel, a prince his age.
Who’s in it. I Am Kalam stars Gulshan Grover as Bhati, Harsh Mayar as Chhotu/Kalam, Hussan Saad as Kunver Ranvijay Singh and Pitobash Tripathy as Laptan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, I Am Kalam has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Am Kalam page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Am Kalam tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Am Kalam (2010)?
- In US, I Am Kalam is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Am Kalam worth watching?
- I Am Kalam holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in I Am Kalam?
- I Am Kalam stars Gulshan Grover, Harsh Mayar, Hussan Saad, Pitobash Tripathy and Beatrice Ordeix.
- When was I Am Kalam released?
- I Am Kalam was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.
