Kanneshwara Rama (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film
Released in 1977, Kanneshwara Rama is a notable film directed by M.S. Sathyu, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Kanneshwara Rama (Kannada: ಕನ್ನೇಶ್ವರ ರಾಮ; English: The Legendary Outlaw) is a 1977 Kannada political drama film directed by M. S. Sathyu and produced by the Sharadha Movie Productions banner. The film is based on the novel Kannayya Rama written by the acclaimed writer S. K. Nadig. The story is set in the 1920s during which a young rebellious youth named Kanneshwara Rama opposes to the unjust orders given by the village head and becomes outlawed from the village.[1] The film stars Ananth Nag as the protagonist along with Shabana Azmi, Amol Palekar, Dheerendra Gopal, Venkatesh in the key supporting roles. The film's score and songs were composed by B. V. Karanth who's also enacted as the dacoit cheiftan. The film, upon release, was critically acclaimed and was screened at various film festivals across India and abroad.
Who’s in it. Kanneshwara Rama stars Anant Nag, Amol Palekar and Shabana Azmi.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kanneshwara Rama page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kanneshwara Rama (1977)?
- In US, Kanneshwara Rama is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Kanneshwara Rama?
- Kanneshwara Rama stars Anant Nag, Amol Palekar and Shabana Azmi.
- When was Kanneshwara Rama released?
- Kanneshwara Rama was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.