Jagat (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2015, Jagat is a drama and crime film directed by Shanjhey Kumar Perumal, running about 90 minutes. “An Ignored Chapter of Malaysian Indians” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in the early 1990’s, a critical period in Malaysian Indian history, the story subtly underlines the plight of the Indian Malaysians. Forsaken by the estate owners who had employed them for generations and systematically marginalized, they are forced to move to the cities and survive under harsh circumstances. Left out of the nation’s urbanization and development plans, many live in squatters and work at minimum wage jobs…
Who’s in it. Jagat stars Jibrail Rajhula as Mexico, Harvind Raj as Appoy, Kuben Mahadevan as Maniam and Tinesh Sarathi Krishnan as Chicago, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Jagat 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 Jagat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jagat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jagat (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jagat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jagat worth watching?
- Jagat holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jagat?
- Jagat stars Jibrail Rajhula, Harvind Raj, Kuben Mahadevan, Tinesh Sarathi Krishnan and Marup Mustapah.
- When was Jagat released?
- Jagat was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.