Amrapali (1966): cast, story & where to watch

1966 · Film · ★ 6.3

Amrapali poster

Released in 1966, Amrapali is a fantasy, war and history film directed by Lekh Tandon, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. After a failed conquest, Emperor Ajaatshatru pretends to be a soldier in the enemy's army to weaken them from the inside. However, he falls in love with Amrapali by faking his identity.

Who’s in it. Amrapali stars Vyjayanthimala as Amrapali, Sunil Dutt as Magadh Samrat Ajaatha Shatru, Prem Nath as Senpati Veer of Magadh and Bipin Gupta as Vaishali's Samrat, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Amrapali has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amrapali page.

If you liked it. Fans of Amrapali tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Amrapali (1966)?
In US, Amrapali is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Amrapali worth watching?
Amrapali holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Amrapali?
Amrapali stars Vyjayanthimala, Sunil Dutt, Prem Nath, Bipin Gupta and Gajanan Jagirdar.
When was Amrapali released?
Amrapali was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.