Kahaani

Kahaani

A mother of a story.

Directed by Sujoy Ghosh

Produced by Viacom18 Studios, Pen Studios

2012122 min7.2 / 10

A taut, intelligent thriller about a pregnant woman navigating corruption and deception in Kolkata, driven by her determination to uncover the truth about her missing husband.

Pregnant and alone in the city of Kolkata, a woman begins a relentless search for her missing husband, only to find that nothing is what it seems.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is Kahaani scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Kahaani sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Kahaani easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Kahaani violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Does Kahaani end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

68/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity67

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise62

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Kahaani, and what each one shares →

Like Kahaani

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Kahaani

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Kahaani, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Kahaani, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Kahaani, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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