Kalapani (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1958, Kalapani is a notable film directed by Raj Khosla, running about 164 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on A.J.Cronin's 'Beyond This Place', this movie narrates the story of an untiring crusade for justice. A young man, learning about his father's wrongful implication in a fifteen-year-old murder, vows to bring the true criminals to justice and release his innocent father from 'kaala paani' (life imprisonment), for which he enlists the help of a press reporter, a retired police inspector and an unwitting prostitute who happens to possess some key evidence.
Who’s in it. Kalapani stars Dev Anand as Karan Mehra, Madhubala as Asha, Nalini Jaywant and Agha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Kalapani has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kalapani page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kalapani (1958)?
- In US, Kalapani is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kalapani worth watching?
- Kalapani holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kalapani?
- Kalapani stars Dev Anand, Madhubala, Nalini Jaywant, Agha and Nazir Hussain.
- When was Kalapani released?
- Kalapani was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 164 minutes.