Nirakkoottu (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1985, Nirakkoottu is a drama film directed by Joshiy, running about 134 minutes.
What it’s about. Nirakkoottu movie tells Sasikala Varghese (Urvashi) who wants to find out about Ravi Varma (Mammootty) who is sentenced to death for the murder of his wife Mercy (Sumalatha) who is also Sasikala's sister. Journalist Sasikala covers and receives acclaim for the story of the once-wealthy but now death-sentenced convict Ravi Varma, for the cruel murder of his ex-wife Mercy, a beautiful model. A day before his scheduled execution, Ravi Varma escapes prison, and a deeper story that ties him, Sasikala and other characters unfolds in the events that follow.
Who’s in it. Nirakkoottu stars Mammootty as Ravi Varma, Sumalatha as Mercy, Urvashi as Sasikala Varghese and Lissy as Dr. Suma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Nirakkoottu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nirakkoottu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nirakkoottu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nirakkoottu (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nirakkoottu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nirakkoottu worth watching?
- Nirakkoottu holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nirakkoottu?
- Nirakkoottu stars Mammootty, Sumalatha, Urvashi, Lissy and Babu Namboothiri.
- When was Nirakkoottu released?
- Nirakkoottu was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.