Kabali (2016)
FilmyChill score
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Audiences are lukewarm on it.
Audience★ 6.0 from 95 ratings on TMDB
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Kabali is streaming in the UAE on Sun Nxt.
What the audience says
Kabali is a middling Tamil film — fine for a one-time watch but unlikely to stay with you. It carries a 6.0/10 on TMDB across 95 ratings — squarely mid-table.
Should you spend 2h 30m on it?
2h 30m of Tamil action, leaning crime. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
Don't watch this if…
- you'd rather go with a consensus. Only 95 people have rated it
- you've only got a couple of hours. It needs 2h 30m
- Why
- At 6.0/10 from 95 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
A gangster in Malaysia goes in search of his family after 25 years of imprisonment.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 30m — long |
| Genre | Action / Crime |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Pa. Ranjith
Cast
Radhika Apte
Kumudhavalli
Sai Dhanshika
Yogi
Winston Chao
Tony Lee
Kishore
Veerasekaran
V R Dinesh
Jeeva
Where to watch in the UAE
Sun Nxt
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
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Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Kabali worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Skip — Audiences are lukewarm on it. It rates 6.0/10 on audience ratings. 2h 30m of Tamil action, leaning crime. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
Where can I watch Kabali?
You can stream Kabali in the UAE on Sun Nxt.
When is Kabali releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
Kabali is already streaming in the UAE on Sun Nxt.
What language is Kabali in?
Kabali is a Tamil film (Action / Crime).