The Car
1997, Malayalam. Directed by Rajasenan.
Mahadevan and his uncle Kumar are still struggling to find money after the deaths of Mahadevan's parents and Kumar's sister. One day, luck comes to them when Mahadevan wins a car as the 1st prize of a promotional contest held by a washing-powder brand. The new car brings him a lot of bad luck.
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malayalam
- Rated
- U
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- Released
- 3 February 1997
- Original title
- ദി കാർ
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Raffi, Mecartin
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How long is The Car?
The Car runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Does The Car have a post-credits scene?
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The Car parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Car is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Car on?
The Car isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Car?
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Who directed The Car?
The Car (1997) was directed by Rajasenan and stars Jayaram, Janardhanan, Sreelakshmi.