August 1
1988, Malayalam. Directed by Sibi Malayil.
After a keenly fought election, MKR becomes the new chief minister. When the opponents hire a psychotic killer to assassinate him, Perumal, a crime branch officer, is assigned to stop him.
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malayalam
- Rated
- A
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August 1 is streaming on Zee5 in India.
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- Released
- 21 July 1988
- Original title
- ആഗസ്റ്റ് 1
- Country
- India
- Written by
- S. N. Swamy
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August 1 runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
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August 1 is rated A in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is August 1 on?
August 1 is streaming on Zee5 in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
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Who directed August 1?
August 1 (1988) was directed by Sibi Malayil and stars Mammootty, Sukumaran, Captain Raju.