Currency (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2009, Currency is a comedy and thriller film directed by Swathi Bhaskar, running about 142 minutes. “Crime Never Pays” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Keshu or Keshav Menon (Jayasurya) is a school dropout and a good-for-nothing sort. He is an introvert by nature, works in a photostat shop for living and stays with his mother in modest surroundings. One fine day, he makes a counterfeit note and it leads him to a shady antique shop owner, Danny Sayippu (Mukesh). At the insistence of Danny, he starts making more fake currency and soon, his life goes from bad to worse.
Who’s in it. Currency stars Jayasurya as Keshava Menon, Mukesh as Danny D'Souza, Meera Nandan as Rose and Kalabhavan Mani as Iruttu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Currency has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Currency page.
If you liked it. Fans of Currency tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Currency (2009)?
- In US, Currency is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Currency worth watching?
- Currency holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Currency?
- Currency stars Jayasurya, Mukesh, Meera Nandan, Kalabhavan Mani and Suraj Venjaramoodu.
- When was Currency released?
- Currency was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.