Pakalpooram (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2002, Pakalpooram is a comedy and horror film directed by Anil-Babu, running about 160 minutes.
What it’s about. This story is set in Sooryamagalam. Years ago, Brahmadattan Namboothiri tamed and contained an evil spirit. Before being tamed, however, the evil spirit vowed vengeance on his family by killing his son. 30 years later, Brahmadattan's youngest son, Gauridasan (Mukesh) returns to the house unexpectedly to restore the dignity of his mother and to claim to his paternal lineage. Gauridasan is assigned to tame the spirit, and in turn he meets Seemathini (Geethu Mohandas). This relationship is the crux of the story, determining the flow of events that follows.
Who’s in it. Pakalpooram stars Mukesh as Gouridasan, Geethu Mohandas as Ghost, Salim Kumar as Manickan and Rizabawa as Brahmadathan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Pakalpooram has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pakalpooram page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pakalpooram tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pakalpooram (2002)?
- In US, Pakalpooram is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pakalpooram worth watching?
- Pakalpooram holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pakalpooram?
- Pakalpooram stars Mukesh, Geethu Mohandas, Salim Kumar, Rizabawa and Jagathy Sreekumar.
- When was Pakalpooram released?
- Pakalpooram was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.