Vaishali (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1988, Vaishali is a drama film directed by Bharathan, running about 133 minutes. “A saint's sin and a courtesan's salvation” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A royal mistress, Vaishali, is sent to bring sage Rishyasringa to the kingdom of Anga. After Rishyasringa follows Vaishali, he performs the ceremonies to break the curse and make it rain in Anga.
Who’s in it. Vaishali stars Suparna Anand as Vaisali, Sanjay Mitra as Rishyashrungan, Geetha as Malini and Babu Antony as Lomapadhan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Vaishali 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 Vaishali page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vaishali tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vaishali (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Vaishali change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Vaishali worth watching?
- Vaishali 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 Vaishali?
- Vaishali stars Suparna Anand, Sanjay Mitra, Geetha, Babu Antony and Nedumudi Venu.
- When was Vaishali released?
- Vaishali was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.