Abhimanyu (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1991, Abhimanyu is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Priyadarshan, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. Abhimanyu movie is all about Hari (Mohanlal) who is a welder in a small factory, witnesses a gang-related murder and gets inadvertently involved with the underworld. The murder of a benevolent local boss complicates life in the slum where Hari lives, causing his slow transformation to a life of crime. Decent performances, in an otherwise weak script.
Who’s in it. Abhimanyu stars Mohanlal as Harikrishnan, Geetha as Kiran, Shankar as Shekhar and Cochin Haneefa as Chottu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Abhimanyu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt and Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Abhimanyu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abhimanyu 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 Abhimanyu (1991)?
- In US, Abhimanyu is available to stream on Sun Nxt and Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Abhimanyu worth watching?
- Abhimanyu holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Abhimanyu?
- Abhimanyu stars Mohanlal, Geetha, Shankar, Cochin Haneefa and Jagadish.
- When was Abhimanyu released?
- Abhimanyu was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.