Naxal (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2015, Naxal is a history film directed by Debaditya Bandyopadhyay, running about 109 minutes. “1971 He Was There, He Escaped, After 42 Years He is Back !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After nearly 42 years one fine morning a FAX arrives at the Kolkata Metro Railways Headquarters. It says that today Anirban will commit suicide under the last Metro. Questions regarding his identity and demands start emerging as the news has taken centre stage in the city. This news shake the entire city from Kolkata Police Headquarters (Lalbazar) to the news channels, while Anirban rattles the administration with one FAX after the other.
Who’s in it. Naxal stars Mithun Chakraborty as Anirban Sen, Gargee RoyChowdhury as Reena Sen, Shankar Chakraborty as Arijit Mitra and Dhritiman Chatterjee as Shiddhartha Chowdhury.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Naxal sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Naxal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Naxal tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Naxal (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Naxal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Naxal worth watching?
- Naxal holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Naxal?
- Naxal stars Mithun Chakraborty, Gargee RoyChowdhury, Shankar Chakraborty and Dhritiman Chatterjee.
- When was Naxal released?
- Naxal was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.