Anji (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 5.3

Anji poster

Released in 2004, Anji is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna, running about 150 minutes.

What it’s about. Anji (Telugu: అంజి) is a 2004 Telugu film (dubbed in in Tamil as Kolli Malai, Hindi as Diler and in Malayalam as Chekavan) produced by M. S. Arts with Chiranjeevi in the lead role. It was made over seven years with a budget of 25 crores, which was the most spent on any Telugu language film until then. The film was produced by Shyam Prasad Reddy. It received a National Film Award for Best Special Effects.

Who’s in it. Anji stars Chiranjeevi as Actor, Namrata Shirodkar as Swapna, Tinnu Anand as Actor and Nagendra Babu as Sivanna, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Anji has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anji page.

If you liked it. Fans of Anji tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Anji (2004)?
In US, Anji is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Anji worth watching?
Anji holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Anji?
Anji stars Chiranjeevi, Namrata Shirodkar, Tinnu Anand, Nagendra Babu and M. S. Narayana.
When was Anji released?
Anji was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.