Kasaba (2016): Cast & Plot
Kasaba is a 2016 action thriller directed by Nithin Renji Panicker, starring Mammootty as CI Rajan Zechariah, Siddique and Shaheen Siddique. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 17m (137 min)
- Director
- Nithin Renji Panicker
- Original language
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Malayalam - Studio
- Goodwill Entertainments
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kasaba About?
The premise of Kasaba without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Circle Inspector Rajan Zachariah is assigned to investigate a significant murder case in a village along the Kerala-Karnataka border. As he delves into the investigation, he uncovers complexities and challenges within the close-knit community, forcing him to confront difficult truths and navigate a delicate situation that holds personal importance.
Kasaba Cast & Characters
Mammootty leads the cast as CI Rajan Zechariah, with Siddique as I.G. Chandrashekhar and Shaheen Siddique as Arjun. Directed by Nithin Renji Panicker; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nithin Renji Panicker
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Mammootty as CI Rajan Zechariah -
Siddique as I.G. Chandrashekhar - Shaheen Siddique as Arjun
- Biju Pappan as C.I. Raghavan
Also Starring in Kasaba
· 13 more- Sampath Raj Parameshwaran Nambiar
- Varalaxmi Sarathkumar Kamala
- Irshad Antony
- Jennifer Antony Pavizham
- Alencier Ley Lopez Thankachan
- Neha Saxena Susan
- Jagadish Sub-inspector (S. I.) Mukundan
- Abu Salim Pazhani
- Sasi Kalinga Linguswamy
- Jayashankar Karimuttam Narayanan
- Maqbool Salmaan Jagan
- Chinnu Kuruvila Rugmini
- Sija Rose
More from Nithin Renji Panicker
One more film directed by Nithin Renji Panicker: Kaaval.
Kasaba Plot Summary
What happens in Kasaba from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
CI Rajan Zachariah, Mammootty, is a blunt but principled police officer posted in Palakkad. He moves through his duties with a quiet intensity, rarely pausing to consider others’ opinions, and he lives by a code that often puts him at odds with louder voices around him. He shares a deep, steady bond with IG Chandrasekhar, Siddique, a mentor figure who understands Zachariah’s stubborn integrity and supports his instinct to seek the truth. The two men form a tight partnership built on loyalty and a shared sense of justice, even as they navigate the murky waters of crime and politics on the Kerala–Karnataka border.
Full summary
The whole story of Kasaba, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Kasaba?
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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Who is the main police officer protagonist in the film?
Kasaba Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “சர்க்கிள்” and “Circle”.
- Also known as
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- சர்க்கிள்
- Circle
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Kasaba FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kasaba, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kasaba?
Kasaba runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
When was Kasaba released?
Kasaba was released on July 7, 2016.
Who directed Kasaba?
Kasaba was directed by Nithin Renji Panicker.
More films by Nithin Renji Panicker Who is in the cast of Kasaba?
Kasaba stars Mammootty as CI Rajan Zechariah, Siddique as I.G. Chandrashekhar and Shaheen Siddique as Arjun, among 17 credited actors.
Does Kasaba have a post-credit scene?
No. Kasaba has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kasaba in?
The original language of Kasaba is Malayalam.
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