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Kaalapani (1996)

Malayalam · Action / Drama · 178 min
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Released 6 Apr 1996
Page updated 25 Sep 2026

Kaalapani is streaming in the UAE on Sun Nxt.

The verdict

Kaalapani never gathered enough ratings for a firm read on this Malayalam film while it was on our list. At 178 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. In the UAE you can stream it on Sun Nxt.

Should you spend 2h 58m on it?

2h 58m of Malayalam action with drama threaded through. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.

Skip if
you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
Best for
A night with nothing after it

Story

Govardhan, a doctor by profession, is wrongly accused of bombing a train and is jailed by the British in Cellular Jail, also known as Kala Pani in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He witnesses sufferings of hundreds of Indian prisoners there.

Good to know

Runtime2h 58m — long
GenreAction / Drama
LanguageMalayalam
Best screenStream at home

Director

Priyadarshan

Cast

Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Govardhan Menon
Prabhu
Prabhu
Mukund Iyengar
Amrish Puri
Amrish Puri
Mirza Khan
Tabu
Tabu
Parvathi
Vineeth Radhakrishnan
Vineeth Radhakrishnan
G.S. Sethu
Nedumudi Venu
Nedumudi Venu
Sreekandan Nair

Where to watch in the UAE

Sun Nxt

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Availability as of 25 Sep 2026 — platforms may change over time.

Trailer

Find the trailer on YouTube →

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Frequently asked

Is Kaalapani worth watching?
It's too early for a verdict — Kaalapani doesn't have enough ratings yet. 2h 58m of Malayalam action with drama threaded through. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.
Where can I watch Kaalapani?
You can stream Kaalapani in the UAE on Sun Nxt.
When is Kaalapani releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
Kaalapani is already streaming in the UAE on Sun Nxt.
What language is Kaalapani in?
Kaalapani is a Malayalam film (Action / Drama).
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