Machan (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2008, Machan is a comedy and drama film directed by Uberto Pasolini, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Two friends, Manoj (Gihan De Chickera), a bartender, and Stanley (Dharmapriya Dias), a fruit vendor, wish to immigrate to the West to seek their fortune, but have difficulties getting their visa applications approved. They come across an application to a handball tournament in Bavaria, and not even knowing what the game is, they submit themselves and a group of friends as the "Sri Lanka National Handball Team". For appearance's sake, they begin minimal training and then seek travel visas from the German Embassy. Their plans to simply escape into the West upon arrival in Germany are thwarted by the quick appearance of the tournament organizers and an arena of fans eager to see the prowess of the Sri Lanka National Handball Team.
Who’s in it. Machan stars Dharmapriya Dias as Stanley, Gihan De Chickera as Manoj, Dharshan Dharmaraj as Suresh and Namal Jayasinghe as Vijith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Machan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Machan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Machan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Machan (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Machan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Machan worth watching?
- Machan holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Machan?
- Machan stars Dharmapriya Dias, Gihan De Chickera, Dharshan Dharmaraj, Namal Jayasinghe and Sujeewa Priyalal.
- When was Machan released?
- Machan was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.