Bharathan Effect (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 2.5

Bharathan Effect poster

Released in 2007, Bharathan Effect is a science fiction film directed by Anil Das, running about 130 minutes. “Myth meets Science” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. One among the few sci-fi movies in Malayalam, 'Bharathan Effect' tells the story of Bharathan (Biju Menon) who is a genius inventor struggling to make ends meet. His efforts are under appreciated by his wife Geetha (Geethu Mohandas) and causes constant conflict between them. After apparently seeing an object float in air defying gravity; Bharathan gets obsessed by the whole idea. He tries to research the topic with the financial assistance of his landlord (Jagathy Sreekumar) despite the entire community branding him as a lunatic. The rest of the film deals with his quest to find the truth behind the strange phenomenon of anti-gravity that he witnesses.

Who’s in it. Bharathan Effect stars Biju Menon as Bharathan, Geethu Mohandas as Geetha, Ponnamma Babu and Jagathy Sreekumar as Karia, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, Bharathan Effect has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bharathan Effect page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bharathan Effect tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bharathan Effect (2007)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bharathan Effect change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Bharathan Effect worth watching?
Bharathan Effect holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Bharathan Effect?
Bharathan Effect stars Biju Menon, Geethu Mohandas, Ponnamma Babu, Jagathy Sreekumar and Suresh Gopi.
When was Bharathan Effect released?
Bharathan Effect was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.