Kunku (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.7

Released in 1937, Kunku is a drama film directed by Rajaram Vankudre Shantaram, running about 162 minutes.
What it’s about. Neera (Apte) is trapped into marrying an old widower Kakasaheb (Date). He is a progressive lawyer with a son and daughter of Neera's age. Neera refuses to consummate the union claiming that while suffering can be borne, injustice cannot. Neera faces many hurdles including her mother-in-law and a lascivious stepson Pandit (Nene).
Who’s in it. Kunku stars Keshavrao Date as Kakasaheb, Shanta Apte as Neera and Vimala Vashisht.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Kunku has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kunku page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kunku tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kunku (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kunku change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kunku worth watching?
- Kunku holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kunku?
- Kunku stars Keshavrao Date, Shanta Apte and Vimala Vashisht.
- When was Kunku released?
- Kunku was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 162 minutes.