Kabali
A gangster in Malaysia goes in search of his family after 25 years of imprisonment.
Directed by Pa. Ranjith · Action · Crime · Drama · 150 min · 2016
Trailer
Director
Pa. Ranjith
Writer
Pa. Ranjith
Studio
V Creations
Release
2016-07-22
Runtime
150 min
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Full Plot
Kabali, a notorious gangster, is released from prison after serving 25 years on a false charge. As he reunites with old associates, he sets out to clear his name and find his wife, who may still be alive. Along the way, he confronts past enemies and grapples with the consequences of his own actions, including the tragic loss of loved ones.
Cast & Characters
Kumudhavalli
Radhika Apte
Yogi
Sai Dhanshika
Tony Lee
Winston Chao
Jeeva
V R Dinesh
Yogitha Kabaleeswaran (Yogi), Kabali's and Kumudha's daughter, who is a contract killer in Thailand.
Dhansika
Jeeva, Kabali's gang member.
Dinesh
Tamizh Kumaran (Kumaran), Tamilnesan's grandson and Tamilmaaran's son. He is a teacher in Kabali's school.
KalaiyarasanPak Bacak, Tony's sidekick
Rosyam Nor
Meena, a drug-addicted girl who joins Kabali's school to stay safe from drugs. Later, Kabali adopts her as his daughter.
RiythvikaPalace Owner
Sangili Murugan
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $18.7M, Kabali has grossed $74.0M worldwide — about 4.0x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Pa. Ranjith has directed 7 films in our catalog, including Sarpatta Parambarai, Madras.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Rajinikanth appears in 21 films in our catalog, including Jailer, Baasha.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know that Kabali was initially put on hold due to financial losses from Rajinikanth's previous film Lingaa (2014)?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that Kabali would be Rajinikanth's first film with a novel director, for the first time, since his collaboration with S. Shankar in 2007?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that Santhosh Narayanan was confirmed as the film's music composer, continuing his partnership with Ranjith after the latter's previous two films?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know that Kabali was released in Tamil worldwide, along with dubbed versions in Hindi and Telugu, on 22 July 2016?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Kabali holds 6.0/10 on TMDb (93 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 5, 2026
Where to Watch
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United Kingdom
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (6.0/10 on TMDb (93 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kabali's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Kabali holds a 56% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Kabali's IMDb rating?+
Kabali has a 6.1/10 rating on IMDb from 15,085 votes.
Is Kabali good? What are critics saying?+
Kabali holds 6.0/10 on TMDb (93 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Kabali?+
Kabali has a runtime of 150 min.
Who directed Kabali?+
Kabali was directed by Pa. Ranjith.
Where can I watch Kabali?+
Kabali is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sun Nxt, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, VI movies and tv, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Kabali received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the film's unique blend of mass appeal and nuanced character, while others criticized its dramatic script, lagging screenplay, and inaccuracy in portraying racial tensions. The overall reception was balanced between praise for Rajinikanth's performance and criticism of the plot's complexity and cultural sensitivity issues. Some reviewers found the film to be a mixed bag, neither fully embracing its titular hero nor Ranjith's filmmaking style.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
