Varathan
Seen it?2018 | 131 min | Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
After losing his job, Aby and his wife, Priya, move back to the latter's family estate in Kerala. However, things go from bad to worse for the couple as they encounter a new set of challenges..
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
8 wins and 11 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 99K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Amal Neerad
- Fahadh FaasilAbin
- Aishwarya LekshmiPriya
- SharafudheenJosy
- Dileesh PothanBenni
- Arjun AshokanJohnny
- V. T. VijileshJithin
- Chethan JayalalPreman
- Kochu Preman'Ondhu'
- Unnimaya PrasadPreman's Mother
- Mamitha BaijuSandra