Kabali (2016)
▸ Decent one-time watch
Kabali is streaming in Malaysia on Sun Nxt.
The verdict
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. At 150 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In Malaysia you can stream it on Sun Nxt.
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 wait for a consensus. Only 95 ratings in so far
- you've only got a couple of hours. It needs 2h 30m
- kids are in the room. This one is rated 18SG
- 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 |
| Watch with family? | 18SG · Adults only |
| Genre | Action / Crime |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Pa. Ranjith
Cast
Rajinikanth
'Kabali' Kabaliswaran
Radhika Apte
Kumudhavalli
Sai Dhanshika
Yogi
Winston Chao
Tony Lee
Kishore
Veerasekaran
V R Dinesh
Jeeva
Where to watch in Malaysia
Sun Nxt
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Kabali worth watching?
Decent one-time watch. 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 Malaysia on Sun Nxt.
When is Kabali coming to streaming?
Kabali is already streaming in Malaysia on Sun Nxt.
Is Kabali family friendly?
Kabali is rated 18SG — aimed at adult audiences.
What language is Kabali in?
Kabali is a Tamil film (Action / Crime).