Vishwaroopam
Vishwanathan, a Kathak dance teacher in New York, is in a rather happy marriage with Nirupama who is a nuclear oncologist. She hires a detective to keep a watch on her husband, who apparently ends up in a wrong place that reveals ...
Directed by Kamal Haasan · Action · Thriller · 148 min · 2013
Trailer
Director
Kamal Haasan
Writer
Kamal Haasan, Chakri Toleti, Atul Tiwari
Studio
Raaj Kamal Films International
Release
25 Jan 2013
Runtime
148 min
Genres
Action, Thriller
Full Plot
A psychologist's life is turned upside down when her husband, a seemingly ordinary man, is revealed to be hiding a dark past as a Tamil Muslim with ties to the Taliban. As she tries to uncover the truth about his identity, they are taken hostage by a group led by Omar Qureshi, who has a personal vendetta against them. The situation escalates into a deadly game of cat and mouse, forcing the couple to confront their own secrets and lies.
Cast & Characters
Nirupama Vishwanath (Voice dubbed by Abhirami)
Pooja Kumar
Dr. Dawkins
Miles Anderson
Omar
Rahul Bose
Colonel Jagannathan (Tamil) / Jagannath (Hindi)
Shekhar Kapur
Salim
Jaideep Ahlawat
Deepak Chatterjee
Samrat Chakrabarti
Psychiatrist
Zarina Wahab
Osama bin Laden
Nareen
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $17.0M, Vishwaroopam has grossed $51.0M worldwide — about 3.0x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Vishwaroopam is part of TMDb's "Vishwaroopam Collection."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Kamal Haasan has directed 4 films in our catalog, including Vishwaroopam II, Virumaandi.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Kamal Haasan worked on a script titled Thalaivan Irukkiran before starting Vishwaroopam.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
was initially expected to commence production by March 2011 with a Hollywood studio involved.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Kamal Haasan decided to direct the film himself after Selvaraghavan was ousted from the project.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Vishwaroopam holds 7.9/10 on IMDb (41,257 votes), 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (7.9/10 on IMDb (41,257 votes), 100% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vishwaroopam's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Vishwaroopam holds a 100% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Vishwaroopam's IMDb rating?+
Vishwaroopam has a 7.9/10 rating on IMDb from 41,257 votes.
Is Vishwaroopam good? What are critics saying?+
Vishwaroopam holds 7.9/10 on IMDb (41,257 votes), 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is Vishwaroopam?+
Vishwaroopam has a runtime of 148 min.
Who directed Vishwaroopam?+
Vishwaroopam was directed by Kamal Haasan.
Where can I watch Vishwaroopam?+
Vishwaroopam is available to stream, rent, or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube, ManoramaMax, ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel, AP International South Cinema Amazon Channel.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Vishwaroopam received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised the film's technical brilliance, ambition, and performances, particularly Kamal Haasan's, others found it to be a straightforward, big-budget action movie lacking emotional depth. The film was also noted for its balance of style and substance, with some critics calling it a "must watch" while others deemed it a "fill it-shut it-forget it" experience.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
