Kurukshetra (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2008, Kurukshetra is a war and history film directed by Major Ravi, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. As intense battles rage between Indian and Pakistani forces in the Kargil district of Kashmir, Indian Col. Mahadeva (Mohanlal) leads his brave troops on a dangerous mission to capture the rocky Kargil territory. This Malayalam-language war drama -- directed by Major Ravi, a former Indian Army officer -- also stars Cochin Hanifa, Bineesh Kodiyeri, Manikuttan, Biju Menon and Siddique, and features songs by Sidhharth Bipin.
Who’s in it. Kurukshetra stars Mohanlal as Colonel Mahadevan, Siddique as Fussy Ahmed, Ravi Mariya as Colonel and Biju Menon as Major Rajesh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Kurukshetra has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kurukshetra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kurukshetra tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kurukshetra (2008)?
- In US, Kurukshetra is available to stream on Sun Nxt, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kurukshetra worth watching?
- Kurukshetra holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kurukshetra?
- Kurukshetra stars Mohanlal, Siddique, Ravi Mariya, Biju Menon and Sania Singh.
- When was Kurukshetra released?
- Kurukshetra was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.