The Great Father (2017)
Malayalam · Action / Crime · 147 min · UA
★ 6.0 Few ratings 34 ratings
Released 30 Mar 2017
Page updated 21 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
6.0
Skip Based on 34 ratingsThe few who rated it are lukewarm on it.
Audience★ 6.0 from 34 ratings — few ratings, so weighted toward an average film
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The Great Father is streaming in India on Zee5, Sun Nxt, Vi Movies & TV.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated The Great Father are lukewarm on this Malayalam film. It holds a 6.0/10 on TMDB from 34 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution. It runs a manageable 147 minutes. In India you can stream it on Zee5, Sun Nxt, Vi Movies & TV.
Should you spend 2h 27m on it?
2h 27m of Malayalam action, leaning crime, not one for younger kids. The 6.0 rests on just 34 ratings so far — promising, not proven.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
A businessman who is trying hard to be a good father to his daughter has a run-in with malevolent policeman.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 27m |
| Watch with family? | UA · Check rating |
| Genre | Action / Crime |
| Language | Malayalam |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Haneef Adeni
Cast
David
Andrews Eapen
Anikha Surendran
Sara David
Sneha
Michelle David
Miya George
Dr.Susan
Malavika Mohanan
Meera
Where to watch in India
Zee5Sun NxtVi Movies & TV
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 21 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Frequently asked
Is The Great Father worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Skip — The few who rated it are lukewarm on it (based on only 34 ratings). It rates 6.0/10 on audience ratings. 2h 27m of Malayalam action, leaning crime, not one for younger kids. The 6.0 rests on just 34 ratings so far — promising, not proven.
Where can I watch The Great Father?
You can stream The Great Father in India on Zee5, Sun Nxt, Vi Movies & TV.
When is The Great Father releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
The Great Father is already streaming in India on Zee5, Sun Nxt, Vi Movies & TV.
Is The Great Father family friendly?
The Great Father is rated UA.
What language is The Great Father in?
The Great Father is a Malayalam film (Action / Crime).
How long is The Great Father?
The Great Father runs 2h 27m (147 minutes).
Who is in the cast of The Great Father?
The Great Father stars Mammootty, Arya, Anikha Surendran and Sneha, directed by Haneef Adeni.
When did The Great Father come out?
The Great Father was released on 30 Mar 2017.
