Kaalidhar Laapata on OTT: Release date, plot, trailer, and other major details about Abhishek Bachchan's drama film

Abhishek Bachchan has truly embraced the streaming platforms by becoming quite the connoisseur of digital releases and the ever-so-captivating drama genre. We last caught his acting prowess in the film, I Want to Talk, on Amazon Prime Video in 2024. Thiis year, the actor is back to remind us that he's unforgettable with Kaalidhar Laapata. For the unversed, this upcoming drama flick is a Hindi remake of the acclaimed 2019 Tamil drama, Karuppu Durai (KD), available on Netflix. Kaalidhar Laapata is a ZEE5 original film, and you will be able to cozy up with it through OTTplay Premium.

When to watch Kaalidhar Laapata on ZEE5 and OTTplay

Abhishek Bachchan's film, Kaalidhar Laapata, is coming on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium, on July 4, 2025. The film promises to be an amazing mixture of comedy, drama, serving societal expectations, meeting family demands, discovering new unexpected sides of life, and more which viewers can resonate deeply.

Kaalidhar Laapata cast, and more...

Apart from Abhishek Bachchan in the lead, the Hindi drama film also features Daivik Baghela, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Ganesh S Mane, Nimrat Kaur, Manohar, Neetu, Sundar, and Gudiya in pivotal roles. Interestingly, both Kaalidhar Laapata and Karuppu Durai are directed by Madhumitha Sundararaman.

What's the plot of Kaalidhar Laapata?

The film tells a heartwarming story of a middle-class man, Kaalidhar. He's is going through a tough time in his life with memory loss. On top of that, he feels a deep sense of abandonment. This feeling comes from a moment when he overheard his own family talking. They were making plans for a religious gathering, and decides to leave him at home alone.

Feeling hurt and unwanted, Kaalidhar makes a tough decision. Instead of waiting to be left alone, he leaves the house on his own terms. This marks the beginning of an unexpected journey for Kaalidhar. He sets out into an unimaginable world, unsure of what lies ahead.

As Kaalidhar travels towards the unknown, he crosses paths with Ballu, a young little boy of eight years old. Ballu is an orphan, and they unexpectedly connect, setting the stage for a shared adventure. Together they discover that there's always something more to life which everyone must experience at some point.

What does the trailer of Kaalidhar Laapata show?

The trailer masterfully blends humour and seriousness, hinting at deeper themes in life like loss, isolation, and redemption. Beneath its appealing storyline, the drama subtly critiques the way families and society often marginalise and neglect the elderly people, adding a layer of social commentary that resonates with audiences.

A encounter between Kaalidhar and Ballu blossoms into an unforgettable adventure that's filled with witty moments, quirky detours, and a growing connection between the two souls, while discovering thing that they have never felt before in life.