The King
1995, Malayalam. Directed by Shaji Kailas.
The King is a 1995 Malayalam action thriller film. Directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Renji Panicker with Mammootty in the title role as district collector.
- Runtime
- 3h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malayalam
- Rated
- UA
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The King is streaming on Sun Nxt, ManoramaMax, and Eros Now Select in India.
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Cast & crew
- Shaji KailasDirector
- MammoottyThevalliparambil Joseph Alex IAS
- MuraliJayakrishnan
- Vani ViswanathAnura Mukharji IAS
- K. B. Ganesh KumarACP Prasad IPS
- VijayaraghavanSanjay
- Kollam ThulasiJohn Varghese
- DevanShankar IPS
- Kuthiravattam PappuKrishnan
- Rajan P DevGovinda Menon
- SankaradiPillai
- M G SomanAlexander
- K. P. A. C. AzeezKandakuzhi Thankachan
Details
- Released
- 11 November 1995
- Original title
- ദി കിംഗ്
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Renji Panicker
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The King: quick answers
What should I watch before The King?
Watch Commissioner (1994) first.
What comes after The King?
Next in the series: Bharathchandran I.P.S (2005) and The King & The Commissioner (2012).
Is The King worth watching?
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How long is The King?
The King runs 199 minutes (3h 19m).
Does The King have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The King. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The King parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The King is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The King on?
The King is streaming on Sun Nxt, ManoramaMax, and Eros Now Select in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The King?
If you liked The King, try Fast Track: No Limits, Gotcha!, The 355.
Who directed The King?
The King (1995) was directed by Shaji Kailas and stars Mammootty, Murali, Vani Viswanath.