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Anwar (2010): Cast & Plot

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Anwar is a 2010 action thriller directed by Amal Neerad, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran as Anwar, Prakash Raj and Lal. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes.

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Anwar (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 10m (130 min)
Director
Amal Neerad
Genres
Action , Thriller
Original language
Malayalam
After the credits
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The story

What Is Anwar About?

The premise of Anwar without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After being arrested and placed in jail, Anwar befriends Babu, a feared inmate who soon places his confidence in Anwar. The uneasy alliance draws Anwar into a covert operation, assigning him the perilous job of ferrying a group of terrorists to Mumbai, testing his loyalties and survival.

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Cast & crew

Anwar Cast & Characters

Prithviraj Sukumaran leads the cast as Anwar, with Prakash Raj as Stalin Manimaran and Lal as Bapu. Directed by Amal Neerad; 20 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Amal Neerad

More films directed by Amal Neerad, best-rated first: Bheeshma Parvam, Bougainvillea, Varathan and CIA: Comrade In America.

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Plot

Anwar Plot Summary

What happens in Anwar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

What’s After the Movie tells the intricate story of Anwar, a young Malayali man played by , who is drawn into a world of terrorism and personal sacrifice. The film begins with a gripping depiction of the Coimbatore bomb blast and introduces viewers to a specialized police team led by Stalin Manimaran, portrayed by . This team quickly becomes involved in arresting suspects like Babu Sait, a community leader with links to extremist activities, played by .

Full summary

The whole story of Anwar, scene by scene

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Videos

Anwar Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Anwar.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Anwar?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Anwar FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Anwar, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Anwar?

Anwar runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).

When was Anwar released?

Anwar was released on October 15, 2010.

Who directed Anwar?

Anwar was directed by Amal Neerad.

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Who is in the cast of Anwar?

Anwar stars Prithviraj Sukumaran as Anwar, Prakash Raj as Stalin Manimaran and Lal as Bapu, among 20 credited actors.

Does Anwar have a post-credit scene?

No. Anwar has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Anwar in?

The original language of Anwar is Malayalam.

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