Simla Special (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1982, Simla Special is a drama film directed by Muktha Srinivasan, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. Two friends, Gopu and Babu, own a troupe that performs comedic plays. When Babu faces a financial crisis, the two friends decide to accept a commission and perform for the Tamilians in Shimla.
Who’s in it. Simla Special stars Kamal Haasan as Gopu, S.Ve. Sekar as Babu, Sripriya as Mahalakshmi and Thengai Srinivasan as Mahalakshmi's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Simla Special has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Simla Special page.
If you liked it. Fans of Simla Special tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Simla Special (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Simla Special change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Simla Special worth watching?
- Simla Special 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 Simla Special?
- Simla Special stars Kamal Haasan, S.Ve. Sekar, Sripriya, Thengai Srinivasan and Venniradai Moorthy.
- When was Simla Special released?
- Simla Special was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.