Sanyasi (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1975, Sanyasi is a drama and family film directed by Sohanlal Kanwar, running about 161 minutes.
What it’s about. Renukadevi is widowed and the mother of a son named Ram. Her husband had indulged in all possible vices, and passed away unexpectedly. Her father-in-law, Rai, does not want Ram to repeat his father's mistakes, and teaches him all the positive values of the Hindu religion, in particular the contents of the Holy Book "Geeta". As a result, Ram refrains from all known vices, is an expert in yogic exercises, decides to live the life of a celibate, and refuses to marry anyone. When Rai passes away, Renuka asks Ram to fulfill his grandfather's last wishes, one of which was to get married. She even arranges his introduction to Aarti, an attractive young woman. But Ram is convinced that marriage is not for him.
Who’s in it. Sanyasi stars Manoj Kumar as Ram Rai, Hema Malini as Champa, Prem Nath as Mangal Singh and Prem Chopra as Banwari, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Sanyasi has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Sanyasi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sanyasi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sanyasi (1975)?
- In US, Sanyasi is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sanyasi worth watching?
- Sanyasi holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Sanyasi?
- Sanyasi stars Manoj Kumar, Hema Malini, Prem Nath, Prem Chopra and Aruna Irani.
- When was Sanyasi released?
- Sanyasi was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 161 minutes.