Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- heightened
- melodramatic
- patriotic
- bollywood movie night
- 1980s nostalgia
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dada Thakur assembles Baiju Thakur, Johnny, and Khairuddin Kisti from prison to confront Dr. Michael Dang.
Vishwa’s loss of family in the prison bombing turns his pursuit of Dang into both personal vengeance and a defense of India.
The BSO and PSO gangs are presented as coordinated forces attempting to seize control of India.
Dilip Kumar leads a cast including Naseeruddin Shah, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Sridevi, and Anupam Kher.
Films like Karma, and why
Khal Nayak
Shared Hindi action melodrama, charismatic ensemble cast, revenge-driven conflict, and heightened patriotic stakes.
Ghatak: Lethal
Shared Bollywood action spectacle, criminal antiheroes recruited for a dangerous mission, and emotionally charged melodrama.
Meri Jung
Shared 1980s Hindi action sensibility, larger-than-life villains, ensemble camaraderie, and revenge themes.
Movie Details
- Director
- Subhash Ghai
- Release Date
- 1986-08-08
- Runtime
- 192 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (16)
Cast
- Dilip Kumar
- Naseeruddin Shah
- Jackie Shroff
- Anil Kapoor
- Anupam Kher
- Sridevi
- Poonam Dhillon
- Vinod Nagpal
- Nutan
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Karma about?
- A grieving former inspector recruits three condemned prisoners for a perilous campaign against the fugitive mastermind behind a devastating prison massacre.
- What is Karma like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Karma as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Karma violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Karma as graphic.
- Which films are like Karma?
- Films with a similar feel include Khal Nayak, Ghatak: Lethal, and Meri Jung.
- How long is Karma?
- Karma runs 192 minutes.
- Where can I watch Karma?
- In United States, Karma streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
