Aaravalli (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1957, Aaravalli is a horror, drama and fantasy film directed by S.V. Krishnan, running about 155 minutes.
What it’s about. Two sisters with magical powers serve as co-rulers of the kingdom of Nellurupattinam. An astrologer forms a plan to depose the two queens in favor of their nephew. The young man wins the right to the throne after completing three challenges, and also marries a first cousin which he loves. But his aunt and new mother-in-law uses her daughter to poison him. The young man dies and is resurrected. He asks King Dharma for the right of revenge, but Dharma orders the execution of the man's wife instead of his aunts.
Who’s in it. Aaravalli stars Mynavathi, G. Varalakshmi, T. P. Muthulakshmi and S.G. Easwer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Aaravalli has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aaravalli page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aaravalli tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aaravalli (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Aaravalli change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Aaravalli worth watching?
- Aaravalli holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, drama and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aaravalli?
- Aaravalli stars Mynavathi, G. Varalakshmi, T. P. Muthulakshmi, S.G. Easwer and V. Gopalakrishnan.
- When was Aaravalli released?
- Aaravalli was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.