Forbidden
2022, Malayalam. Directed by Tara Ramanujan.
In one of the bustling cities of Kerala, a migrant idol-maker from Bengal, desperately needing help with his uncle's cremation, and a tough Tamil midwife, who moonlights as a funeral priest, forge a fragile bond that is threatened when she is accused of a heinous crime.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malayalam
- Rated
- U
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- Released
- 5 March 2022
- Original title
- നിഷിദ്ധോ
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Tara Ramanujan
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How long is Forbidden?
Forbidden runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does Forbidden have a post-credits scene?
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Forbidden parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Forbidden is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Forbidden on?
Forbidden isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 March 2022. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Forbidden?
If you liked Forbidden, try Hungry Hearts, Fast Girls, Eleanor the Great.
Who directed Forbidden?
Forbidden (2022) was directed by Tara Ramanujan and stars Kani Kusruti, Tanmay Dhanania, Santha Jagannathan.