Chola (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 2019, Chola is a thriller and drama film directed by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Teenager Janaki and her scrawny paramour visit the city behind her mother’s back. He’s arranged for a ride from his boss, a sullen man who tells Janaki that he knows she’s lied to her mother. The trio drive into the city where the teenagers are besotted with the lights, the malls and the beach. They lose track of time and are forced to stay the night in a bare-bones motel where the horrors begin. A magic realist portrait of India’s growing pains.
Who’s in it. Chola stars Joju George as Boss, Nimisha Sajayan as Janu and Akhil Viswanath.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Chola has proved divisive with 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 Chola page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chola tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chola (2019)?
- In US, Chola 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 Chola worth watching?
- Chola holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chola?
- Chola stars Joju George, Nimisha Sajayan and Akhil Viswanath.
- When was Chola released?
- Chola was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.