Prathichaya (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 2026, Prathichaya is a thriller and drama film directed by B. Unnikrishnan, running about 157 minutes.
What it’s about. After Kerala’s Chief Minister dies in a scandal engineered by a ruthless media tycoon, his son a brilliant tech entrepreneur enters the blood-soaked arena of politics to expose the conspiracy, vindicate his father, and turn technology against those who weaponized it
Who’s in it. Prathichaya stars Nivin Pauly as John Varghese, Sharafudheen as Ravi Madhavan, Neethu Krishna as Rosa Jayadevan and Balachandra Menon as K N Varghese, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Prathichaya has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on JioHotstar. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Prathichaya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prathichaya tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prathichaya (2026)?
- In IN, Prathichaya is available to stream on JioHotstar. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Prathichaya worth watching?
- Prathichaya 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 Prathichaya?
- Prathichaya stars Nivin Pauly, Sharafudheen, Neethu Krishna, Balachandra Menon and Harisree Ashokan.
- When was Prathichaya released?
- Prathichaya was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.