Huliya Halina Mevu (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1979, Huliya Halina Mevu is a war and history film directed by Vijay Reddy, running about 174 minutes.
What it’s about. Chengumani is commander-in-chief in the 18th-century Coorg region of present-day Karnataka. He becomes the king's commander-in-chief after saving his life, but his life gets complicated when he falls in love with Poovi and marries her in disguise. The movie was dubbed in Telugu as Prachanda Bheri. This was also Rajkumar's first cinemascope movie.
Who’s in it. Huliya Halina Mevu stars Dr. Rajkumar as Chengumani, Jaya Prada as Poovi, M. P. Shankar as Dodda Veerappa and T. N. Balakrishna as Uttanayaka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Huliya Halina Mevu sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Huliya Halina Mevu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Huliya Halina Mevu tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Huliya Halina Mevu (1979)?
- In US, Huliya Halina Mevu is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Huliya Halina Mevu worth watching?
- Huliya Halina Mevu holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Huliya Halina Mevu?
- Huliya Halina Mevu stars Dr. Rajkumar, Jaya Prada, M. P. Shankar, T. N. Balakrishna and Jayachitra.
- When was Huliya Halina Mevu released?
- Huliya Halina Mevu was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 174 minutes.