Sarkar (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 2005, Sarkar is an action, drama and crime film directed by Ram Gopal Varma, running about 123 minutes. “There Are No Rights And Wrongs, Only Power - Sarkar.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Subhash Nagre runs a parallel government in the city where he has a cult following. When his enemies plot to murder him, his son takes charge and stands up against them.
Who’s in it. Sarkar stars Amitabh Bachchan as Subhash Nagre (Sarkar), Abhishek Bachchan as Shankar, Katrina Kaif as Pooja and Anupam Kher as Motilal Khurana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Sarkar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt and Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sarkar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sarkar tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sarkar (2005)?
- In US, Sarkar is available to stream on Sun Nxt and Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sarkar worth watching?
- Sarkar holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sarkar?
- Sarkar stars Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Anupam Kher and Kay Kay Menon.
- When was Sarkar released?
- Sarkar was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.
