Aryan (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1988, Aryan is an action and drama film directed by Priyadarshan, running about 171 minutes.
What it’s about. Aryan movie is all about Devanarayan (Mohanlal) who is a Brahmin priest who is falsely accused of theft and forced to leave his village in Kerala. He moves to Bombay where he gets drawn into the underworld through an ageing don Kareem (Goga Kapoor). Some interesting comment initially on Brahmin priesthood in Kerala, but halfway through the film goes haywire.
Who’s in it. Aryan stars Mohanlal as Devanarayanan Namboothiri/Devan, Ramya Krishnan as Nirmala/Nimmi, Monisha Unni as Sainaba/Sainu and Shobana as Aswathy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Aryan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aryan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aryan 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 Aryan (1988)?
- In US, Aryan is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Aryan worth watching?
- Aryan holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aryan?
- Aryan stars Mohanlal, Ramya Krishnan, Monisha Unni, Shobana and Balan K Nair.
- When was Aryan released?
- Aryan was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 171 minutes.