Where to watch Taxiwala online?

Taxiwala is available for streaming on Plex, ZEE5, with the OTT release on June 1, 2018. You can watch it on Plex, ZEE5 in India at your convenience.

What is Taxiwala OTT release date?

Taxiwala became available for digital streaming on Plex, ZEE5 on June 1, 2018.

Is Taxiwala on Netflix?

Taxiwala is not currently streaming on Netflix. It is available on Plex, ZEE5 from June 1, 2018.

Is Taxiwala on Amazon Prime Video?

Taxiwala is not currently on Amazon Prime Video. It is streaming on Plex, ZEE5.

Who directed Taxiwala?

Taxiwala was directed by Rahul Sankrityan and released in 2018. Rahul Sankrityan is a prominent filmmaker in Telugu film industry.

Who stars in Taxiwala?

Taxiwala stars Uttej alongside Priyanka Jawalkar, Malavika Nair, Ravi Varma, Vijay Deverakonda, Ravi Prakash. The film marks a collaboration between Uttej and director Rahul Sankrityan within Telugu cinema.

Is Taxiwala worth watching?

Taxiwala holds a rating of 6.6/10.

Who composed the music for Taxiwala?

The music for Taxiwala was composed by Jakes Bejoy. Jakes Bejoy is a well-known name in Telugu film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

Taxiwala(2018)

6.6/10

Telugu•150 mins•Updated 6 May 2026

A job monger, Shiva ends up as a taxiwala only to realise that his ride is a beyond what anyone could have expected.

Director:Rahul Sankrityan

Mood:

suspensefulfunnydark

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Where to watch:

ZZEE5from 1 Jun 2018 PLPlexfrom 1 Jun 2018

Quick Facts

Streaming on: Zee5, Plex
OTT Release Date: 1 June 2018
Theatrical Release: 16 November 2018
Director: Rahul Sankrityan
Language: Telugu
Runtime: 2h 30m
Rating: 6.6/10

Storyline

A man named Shiva takes a job as a taxi driver. He soon discovers his cab is haunted by a supernatural presence. This leads to a mix of scary and funny situations as he deals with his unexpected passenger.

“Your ride is about to take a terrifying turn.”

Film Details

6.6Rating

150Minutes

TeluguLanguage

Release Date16 November 2018

Also Known AsTAXIWAALA · Sadugudu Vandi · சடுகுடுவண்டி

Parental Guide

Violence

High

Language

Moderate

Sex / Nudity

Moderate

Drugs

Mild

Intensity

High

Where to Watch

ZEE5Subscription

₹99 / monthAvailable from 1 Jun 2018

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PlexFree

No subscription neededAvailable from 1 Jun 2018

Stream Free

Vibe & Tags

Mood

suspensefulfunnydark

Themes

survivalidentitycorruptionfriendship

Tonegritty

Pacingfast-paced

Complexitymoderate

Audiencemultiplex

Best Withfriends

Violence3

Emotion3

Humor4

Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

UttejActor

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Priyanka JawalkarActor

Vijay DeverakondaActor

Jakes BejoyMusic Composer

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Rahul SankrityanDirector

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Taxiwala

Cast reunions in this film: Ravi Prakash & Ravi Varma (3 films together), and Ravi Prakash & Mahesh Vitta (2 films together).

Ravi PrakashActor

3rd time

Ravi VarmaActor

Ravi Prakash × Ravi Varma — 3 films together →

Ravi PrakashActor

2nd time

Mahesh VittaActor

Ravi Prakash × Mahesh Vitta — 2 films together →

Trivia

The film's working title was 'Taxi Driver', but it was changed to 'Taxiwala' to avoid confusion with the Hollywood classic.
Vijay Deverakonda learned to drive a car specifically for this film, as he had never driven before in real life.
The horror elements in the movie were inspired by real-life ghost stories shared by the crew during the script discussions.
The taxi used in the film is a modified Premier Padmini, a model that was once very common on Indian roads but is now rare.
Composer Jakes Bejoy created the background score using unconventional instruments to enhance the eerie and comedic tones.
The film was shot extensively in Hyderabad, with key scenes filmed at the old city areas to capture a gritty, authentic feel.
Despite being a thriller with horror, the movie includes subtle social commentary on unemployment and the gig economy.