Biriyaani (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2021, Biriyaani is a drama film directed by Sajin Baabu, running about 95 minutes. “Flavors of Flesh” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The movie chronicles the life of Khadeeja, a married muslim woman confined within the four walls of the household, forced to conceal her desires in the name of religious and societal norms. When fate brings her to an abandoned life, she chooses a different way of financially and sexually liberating herself- to be a sex worker; soon to realize that her soul is still dissatisfied. Finding a new way of hope, she decides to give back to the forces that pushed her to live an orphaned life of humiliation and misery.
Who’s in it. Biriyaani stars Kani Kusruti as Khadeeja, Shailaja Jala as Suhrabeevi, Anil Nedumangad as Investigation Officer and Thonakkal Jayachandran as Nazeer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Biriyaani has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Biriyaani page.
If you liked it. Fans of Biriyaani tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Biriyaani (2021)?
- In US, Biriyaani is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Biriyaani worth watching?
- Biriyaani holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Biriyaani?
- Biriyaani stars Kani Kusruti, Shailaja Jala, Anil Nedumangad, Thonakkal Jayachandran and Mini I G.
- When was Biriyaani released?
- Biriyaani was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.