Kaalapani (1996)
The few who rated it like it.
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Kaalapani is streaming in India on Sun Nxt, Vi Movies & TV.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated Kaalapani rate this Malayalam film highly. It holds a 7.9/10 on TMDB from 37 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution. At 178 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. In India you can stream it on Sun Nxt, Vi Movies & TV.
Should you spend 2h 58m on it?
2h 58m of Malayalam action with drama threaded through, not one for younger kids. Only 37 people have rated it, so treat that 7.9 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
Don't watch this if…
- you take the score at face value — 37 votes is a thin sample
- you want something you can finish quickly — it runs 2h 58m
- 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
| Runtime | 2h 58m — long |
| Watch with family? | UA · Check rating |
| Genre | Action / Drama |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Priyadarshan
Cast
Where to watch in India
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Sun Nxt titles in India
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