New Year (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, New Year is a crime and mystery film directed by Viji Thamby, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. A businessman (Prathapachandran) gets murdered by his driver. His daughter Rekha (Urvashi) is married to Vinod (Suresh Gopi) who is more interested in taking over the business than taking care of his wife. Rekha's erstwhile boyfriend Ajith (Jayaram) who's now in the army is more sympathetic to her, but Vinod gets suspicious about their relationship.
Who’s in it. New Year stars Jayaram as Lt. Ajith Kumar, Suresh Gopi as Vinod Menon, Urvashi as Rekha and Prathapa Chandran as Menon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, New Year 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 New Year page.
If you liked it. Fans of New Year tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New Year (1989)?
- In US, New Year 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 New Year worth watching?
- New Year holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in New Year?
- New Year stars Jayaram, Suresh Gopi, Urvashi, Prathapa Chandran and Babu Antony.
- When was New Year released?
- New Year was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.