Vadakkan (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2025, Vadakkan is a fantasy, horror and thriller film directed by Sajeed A. Raman, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. A paranormal investigator based in Helsinki ventures to Kerala to probe a series of mysterious deaths during a reality TV show shoot and confronts an unspeakable entity from a Dravidian cult practice, lurking on a mysterious island.
Who’s in it. Vadakkan stars Kishore as Raman Perumalayan, Shruthy Menon as Megha Nambiar, Merin Philip as Anna Joseph and Meenakshi Unnikrishnan as Meera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Vadakkan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on aha. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vadakkan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vadakkan tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vadakkan (2025)?
- In US, Vadakkan is available to stream on aha. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vadakkan worth watching?
- Vadakkan holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vadakkan?
- Vadakkan stars Kishore, Shruthy Menon, Merin Philip, Meenakshi Unnikrishnan and Kalesh Ramanand.
- When was Vadakkan released?
- Vadakkan was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.