Achayans (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2017, Achayans is a comedy and thriller film directed by Kannan Thamarakkulam, running about 140 minutes. “Celebrations Unlimited” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three cousins and their best friend leave for a road trip, hoping for one final hurrah before one of them gets married. Their path crosses with that of two girls who are on a getaway of their own. Their plans are derailed after a suspicious death. Who was the killer and why forms the plot.
Who’s in it. Achayans stars Prakash Raj as Commissioner Karthikeyan, Jayaram as Roy Thottathil, Unni Mukundan as Tony Vavachan and Amala Paul as Rita Fernadaz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Achayans has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Achayans page.
If you liked it. Fans of Achayans tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Achayans (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Achayans change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Achayans worth watching?
- Achayans holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Achayans?
- Achayans stars Prakash Raj, Jayaram, Unni Mukundan, Amala Paul and Anu Sithara.
- When was Achayans released?
- Achayans was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.