Jana Gana Mana (2022)
Jana Gana Mana is streaming in the UAE on Netflix.
The verdict
Jana Gana Mana holds up as a perfectly decent Malayalam film, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 7.3/10 on TMDB across 77 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 162 minutes. In the UAE you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 42m on it?
2h 42m of Malayalam crime with a thriller streak. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
Don't watch this if…
- you take the score at face value — it's early, and 77 votes can still move it
- you want something you can finish quickly — it runs 2h 42m
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 77 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want resolution faster than the genre gives it
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
After the mysterious death of a college professor triggers nationwide protests, a police officer’s pursuit of justice unravels layers of political manipulation and moral conflict, exposing how truth and power collide in the pursuit of justice.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 42m — long |
| Genre | Crime / Thriller |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Dijo Jose Antony
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sep 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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