Shool (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1999, Shool is an action and crime film directed by Eeshwar Nivas, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. Police Inspector Samar Pratap Singh is transferred to Motihari, in the Indian state of Bihar, along with his wife, Manjari and a daughter. He is honest and diligent and these attributes sets him up against his superior - the District Superintendent of Police, as well as his subordinates and fellow officers.
Who’s in it. Shool stars Manoj Bajpayee as Inspector Samar Pratap Singh, Sayaji Shinde as Bacchu "Bhaiyyaji" Yadav, Raveena Tandon as Manjari Singh and Shilpa Shetty Kundra as Item Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Shool has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Brew. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shool page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shool tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shool (1999)?
- In US, Shool is available to stream on Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shool worth watching?
- Shool holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shool?
- Shool stars Manoj Bajpayee, Sayaji Shinde, Raveena Tandon, Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
- When was Shool released?
- Shool was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.