Kireedam
The life of a young man turns upside down when he intervenes in a dispute in order to rescue his father (a cop) from a ruthless local outlaw.
Directed by Sibi Malayil · Action · Drama · 124 min · 1989
Director
Sibi Malayil
Writer
A. K. Lohithadas
Studio
Kripa Films
Release
07 Jul 1989
Runtime
124 min
Genres
Action, Drama
Full Plot
A police constable is transferred to a new station after filing a minor charge against a local MLA's son. There, he witnesses a violent confrontation between a ruthless criminal and his henchmen, which leads to the downfall of the criminal. However, this event also marks the beginning of his own son's involvement in trouble, as he struggles with his reputation and relationships. The family is torn apart by the consequences of their actions.
Cast & Characters
Sethumadhavan, an innocent, educated man whose life spirals out of control due to his conflict with Keerikadan Jose.
Mohanlal
Head Constable Achuthan Nair, Sethu's father
Thilakan
Ammu, Sethu's mother
Kaviyoor Ponnamma
Devi, Sethu's love interest and fiancee
Parvathy
Keerikadan Jose, tha main antagonist and notorious gangster who torments Sethu and his family.
Mohan Raj
Krishnan Nair, Sethu's maternal uncle and Devi's father
Sankaradi
Keshu, Sethu's friend
Sreenath
Ramanan, Sethu's brother-in law
Jagathy Sreekumar
Muthasshi- Krishnan Nair's and Ammu's elderly mother and Sethu's maternal grandmother
Philomina
Did You Know?
Kireedam is part of TMDb's "Kireedam Collection."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Mohanlal appears in 21 films in our catalog, including Jailer, Manichitrathazhu.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Upon release the film received widespread critical acclaim.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Kireedam holds 8.9/10 on IMDb (8,658 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 4, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.9/10 on IMDb (8,658 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kireedam's IMDb rating?+
Kireedam has a 8.9/10 rating on IMDb from 8,658 votes.
Is Kireedam good? What are critics saying?+
Kireedam holds 8.9/10 on IMDb (8,658 votes).
How long is Kireedam?+
Kireedam has a runtime of 124 min.
Who directed Kireedam?+
Kireedam was directed by Sibi Malayil.
Where can I watch Kireedam?+
Kireedam is available to stream, rent, or buy on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel, Amazon Video, Eros Now Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
