Kankettu (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1991, Kankettu is a drama film directed by Rajan Balakrishnan.
What it’s about. Babu (Sreenivasan) is a small time magician known by his stage name Prof. Rangoonwalla. He makes ends meet by doing odd shows. He reluctantly lets Raju (Jayaram), a pickpocket, to join him as his assistant. While performing a trick called The Vanishing Beauty with the help of his neighbour Sridevi (Geetha Vijayan), a woman (Sobhana) unknowingly stumbles in on stage. The show is spoilt and they end up running away to avoid brickbats. They confront the woman and gets pulled into her mysteries.
Who’s in it. Kankettu stars Jayaram as Raju, Sreenivasan as Magician Rangoonwala/Babu, Shobana as Sujatha and Geetha Vijayan as Sridevi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Kankettu has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kankettu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kankettu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kankettu (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kankettu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kankettu worth watching?
- Kankettu holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kankettu?
- Kankettu stars Jayaram, Sreenivasan, Shobana, Geetha Vijayan and Oduvil Unnikrishnan.
- When was Kankettu released?
- Kankettu was released in 1991.