Annamayya (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 5.5

Annamayya poster

Released in 1997, Annamayya is a drama and family film directed by K Raghavendra Rao, running about 150 minutes.

What it’s about. A cinematic version of the life of famous Indian saint-poet, Annamayya. Annamayya (Telugu: అన్నమయ్య) is a 1997 Tollywood film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao starring Akkineni Nagarjuna, Ramya Krishnan, Mohan Babu, and Roja. The music director is Keeravani. It is the cinematic of life of the famous composer, Annamacharya.

Who’s in it. Annamayya stars Nagarjuna Akkineni as Annamayya, Ramya Krishnan as Timakka, Mohan Babu as Saluva Narasimha Rayalu and Suman Talwar as Lord Venkateswara, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Annamayya has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Annamayya page.

If you liked it. Fans of Annamayya tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Annamayya (1997)?
In US, Annamayya is available to stream on Sun Nxt, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Annamayya worth watching?
Annamayya holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Annamayya?
Annamayya stars Nagarjuna Akkineni, Ramya Krishnan, Mohan Babu, Suman Talwar and Bhanupriya.
When was Annamayya released?
Annamayya was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.