PremiumGarudan out on OTT - When and where to watch the Suresh Gopi-Biju Menon courtroom thriller
Written by Midhun Manuel Thomas, Garudan - starring Suresh Gopi and Biju Menon - is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video
Last Updated: 09.34 AM, Dec 01, 2023
Suresh Gopi and Biju Menon starrer courtroom drama Garudan, which released in the cinemas on November 3, has now made its OTT premiere on Amazon Prime Video. The film is helmed by debutant director Arun Varma, while its screenplay is penned by celebrated writer Midhun Manuel Thomas.
The plot follows the legal tussle between a cop, named Harish Madhav (Suresh), and Nishant (Biju) - a professor. While one is fighting for his integrity and the other is wrestling for justice. The intense tussle between the cop and the professor, along with the cop’s efforts to solve a complex case that has stumped many, makes Garudan a compelling mystery worth delving into. The cast also includes Siddique, Jagadish, Thalaivasal Vijay, Dileesh Pothan, Abhirami, Divya Pillai, Arjun Nandhakumar, Nishanth Sagar and Major Ravi.
Suresh Gopi and Biju Menon starrer Garudan is streaming on this OTT platform
After a successful theatrical run, the movie is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Although Garudan is not available in multiple languages, the film can be streamed in Malayalam with subtitles.
Garudan becomes a box office hit
The courtroom drama, which earned ₹1.15 crore on its opening day, managed to collect approximately ₹27.35 crore worldwide until Day 25 at the box office. The film minted ₹16.3 crore in Kerala, ₹1.5 crore in other states and ₹9.55 crore overseas, becoming a box office hit.
Arun Varma: Theresa Philip’s character is based on a real-life assault case
In a recent interview when Arun was asked what inspired him and Midhun to make the film, the director said that the story was inspired by a real-life incident. “In fact, we have referenced a few real-life incidents for the plot. The character Theresa Philip is based on the real-life case of Aruna Shanbaug, who was raped by a ward boy and then she slipped into coma for over 36 years. This case served as a thread to the story initially. The culprit behind the case is still alive and has been released after serving his punishment in prison. Hence, altogether serving as the main theme of our story,” Arun elaborated.