Kaalapani
1996, Malayalam. Directed by Priyadarshan.
Govardhan, a doctor by profession, is wrongly accused of bombing a train and is jailed by the British in Cellular Jail, also known as Kala Pani in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He witnesses sufferings of hundreds of Indian prisoners there.
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malayalam
- Rated
- UA
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Kaalapani is streaming on Sun Nxt and VI movies and tv in India.
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Details
- Released
- 6 April 1996
- Original title
- കാലാപാനി
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Priyadarshan, T Damodaran
- Budget
- $771K
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Kaalapani runs 178 minutes (2h 58m).
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Kaalapani is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Kaalapani on?
Kaalapani is streaming on Sun Nxt and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed Kaalapani?
Kaalapani (1996) was directed by Priyadarshan and stars Mohanlal, Prabhu, Amrish Puri.