Kanal (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2015, Kanal is a thriller and drama film directed by Padmakumar M, running about 157 minutes. “Every end has a old beginning ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story is set against the backdrop of global phenomenon "recession" in United Arab Emirates, a time when economic collapse were being felt. The story revolves around a thriller - revenge plot that has resulted as an aftereffect of recession. The story explores the basic nature of cruelty and love in human nature through the lives of four individuals John David (Mohanlal), Anantharaman (Anoop Menon), Raghuchandran (Pratap Pothan) and Kuruvila Mathew (Atul Kulkarni).
Who’s in it. Kanal stars Mohanlal as John David, Anoop Menon as Anantharaman, Atul Kulkarni as Kuruvila Mathew and Jose as Joseph, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Kanal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kanal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kanal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kanal (2015)?
- In US, Kanal is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kanal worth watching?
- Kanal holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kanal?
- Kanal stars Mohanlal, Anoop Menon, Atul Kulkarni, Jose and Prathap Pothan.
- When was Kanal released?
- Kanal was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.