Falak (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film

Falak poster

Released in 1988, Falak is an action, drama and crime film directed by Shashilal K. Nair, running about 166 minutes.

What it’s about. Two partners namely, Murlidhar and Narang, betray their third partner and take over his business. Ramnath works as a watchman in this organization, and he sees illegal business taking place, and attempts to put a stop to this, only to get killed in the process, leaving behind a widow and two sons to fend for themselves. The police classify this death as an accident, and the management refuses to pay any compensation. Years later, the two sons have grown up and remember the death of their dad and the humiliation suffered at the hands of the new owners, and devise a plan to avenge this, and find that the owners have friends in the police force, as well as politicians, who will leave no stone unturned to protect both Narang and Murlidhar.

Who’s in it. Falak stars Jackie Shroff as Vijay Verma, Rakhee Gulzar as Durga Verma, Madhavi as Rita D'Souza and Anupam Kher as Jamuna Das,JD, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Falak page.

If you liked it. Fans of Falak tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Falak (1988)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Falak change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Falak?
Falak stars Jackie Shroff, Rakhee Gulzar, Madhavi, Anupam Kher and Paresh Rawal.
When was Falak released?
Falak was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 166 minutes.