Guru (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2007, Guru is a drama and romance film directed by Mani Ratnam, running about 166 minutes. “Think big, think ahead and think fast.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gurukant Desai hails from Idhar, a small village in Gujarat, but dreams of setting up his own business in Mumbai. After he returns from Turkey, he marries Sujatha for getting the dowry and arrives in Mumbai to start his business. This film chronicles the obstacles he meets, his subsequent rise and the huge backlash he receives when it is revealed that he used unethical means to rise in the business circuit.
Who’s in it. Guru stars Abhishek Bachchan as Gurukanth Desai, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Sujata Desai, Mithun Chakraborty as Manik Dasgupta and R. Madhavan as Shyam Saxena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Guru has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $31M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guru page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guru tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Guru (2007)?
- In US, Guru is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Guru worth watching?
- Guru holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Guru?
- Guru stars Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, R. Madhavan and Vidya Balan.
- When was Guru released?
- Guru was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 166 minutes.