Guru
2007, Hindi. Directed by Mani Ratnam.
Think big, think ahead and think fast.
A villager, Gurukant Desai, arrives in Bombay in 1958, and rises from its streets to become the biggest tycoon in India.
- Runtime
- 2h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- U
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 146 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Guru
Guru is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mani RatnamDirector
- Abhishek BachchanGurukanth Desai
- Aishwarya Rai BachchanSujata Desai
- Mithun ChakrabortyManik Dasgupta
- R. MadhavanShyam Saxena
- Vidya BalanMeenakshi "Meenu" Saxena
- Arya BabbarJignesh
- Mallika SherawatChampa
- Prathap PothanK R Menon I.A.S.
- Sachin KhedekarSujata's Father
- Manoj JoshiGhanshyam Bhai
- Dhritiman ChatterjeeContractor Sahaab
- Nina KulkarniSujata's Mother
Details
- Released
- 12 January 2007
- Original title
- गुरु
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Mani Ratnam, Anurag Kashyap
- Budget
- $4.7M
- Box office
- $31M
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Guru: quick answers
Is Guru worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 146 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Guru?
Guru runs 166 minutes (2h 46m).
Does Guru have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Guru. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Guru parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Guru is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Guru on?
Guru is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Guru?
If you liked Guru, try Rang De Basanti, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Bombay.
Who directed Guru?
Guru (2007) was directed by Mani Ratnam and stars Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty.