---
title: "Akayla"
year: 1991
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/akayla-1991"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 380593
imdb_id: "tt0101284"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 180
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 9
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Akayla (1991) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/akayla-1991

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Akayla is a 1991 Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Ramesh Sippy and produced by the Mushir and Riaz duo. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Amitabh Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Amrita Singh, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Aditya Pancholi, Kiran Juneja, Keith Stevenson in his debut, and Shashi Kapoor. The story follows Inspector Vijay Verma, who successfully captures the criminal mastermind Jojo. However, Jojo manages to escape from jail and seeks revenge by killing Vijay's friends. This tragic turn of events leaves Inspector Vijay Verma determined to fulfill a vendetta of his own. The film falls into the thriller, action, and drama genres, and was released in India on November 8, 1991. The musical score for the production was composed by Laxmikant Shantaram Kudalkar and Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma, with playback singing contributions from Sudesh Bhosle.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Zee5 | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ramesh Sippy

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Amitabh Bachchan** as *Vijay Verma*
- **Jackie Shroff** as *Shekhar*
- **Amrita Singh** as *Sapna*
- **Meenakshi Sheshadri** as *Seema*
- **Helen** as *Seema's Mother*
- **Kanwaljit Singh** as *Inspector Ahmed*
- **Shashi Kapoor** as *Police Commisioner*
- **Kiran Juneja** as *Neetu*
- **Aditya Pancholi** as *Ajay*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Akayla online?
Akayla is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Akayla worth watching?
Akayla holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Akayla and when was it released?
Akayla is a feature film with a runtime of 180 minutes. It was released in 1991. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Akayla?
Akayla was directed by Ramesh Sippy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Akayla — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/380593)
- [Akayla (1991) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101284/fullcredits/cast)
- [Akayla - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akayla)
- [Akayla (1991) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/380593-akayla/cast)
- [Full Cast & Crew — Akayla | Ye Wali](https://yewali.com/movie/hindi/akayla-1991/cast-crew)
- [Akayla Cast List | Akayla Movie Star Cast | Release Date ...](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/akayla/cast/)

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