Palangal (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, Palangal is a drama and romance film directed by Bharathan, running about 140 minutes. “Palangal” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Usha (Zarina Wahab) comes to her sister's house for relief from a terrible tragedy of her life which is the accidental death of her lover Ravi played by Shankar. In the new place, she meets Ramankutty, played by Nedumudi Venu, who is the friend of Vasu Menon (Bharath Gopi), husband of her sister. Their friendship eventually turns into love, but Ramankutty's mother does not allow this proposal. Usha slowly realizes that Vasu Menon's feelings for her are wayward, but she does not tell her sister as she fears that this will ruin their family. So Usha decides to go back to her home, on the way she meets Ramankutty, who has convinced his mother about marrying Usha.
Who’s in it. Palangal stars Nedumudi Venu as Ramankutty, Zarina Wahab as Usha, Gopi as Vasu Menon and Shankar as Ravi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Palangal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Palangal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Palangal (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Palangal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Palangal?
- Palangal stars Nedumudi Venu, Zarina Wahab, Gopi, Shankar and Bahadoor.
- When was Palangal released?
- Palangal was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.