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Khaddama (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 5.2

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Released in 2011, Khaddama is a drama film directed by Kamal, running about 116 minutes. “expatriated housemaid” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Aswathi (Kavya Madhavan), who is a lower mid-class Malayali woman from Pattambi, Kerala. Due to the financial constraints of her family and the untimely death of her husband, Ashwathy is forced to be the bread earner of the house and opts to go to the gulf. Usman (Suraj Venjaramood), who is the chauffeur of an Arab family. Originally from Aswathi's village, he arranges the Aswathi's visa and brings her to Saudi Arabia. Many surprises await her, starting at the airport itself. The story follows Razak, who tries to trace Aswathi, and Aswathi's attempts to leave Saudi Arabia

Who’s in it. Khaddama stars Kavya Madhavan as Aswathi, Sreenivasan as Razak Kottekkad, Murali Gopy as Bharathan and Biju Menon as Radhakrishnan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Khaddama has proved divisive with audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Khaddama tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Khaddama (2011)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Khaddama change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Khaddama worth watching?
Khaddama holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Khaddama?
Khaddama stars Kavya Madhavan, Sreenivasan, Murali Gopy, Biju Menon and KPAC Lalitha.
When was Khaddama released?
Khaddama was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.