Bayaludaari (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film · ★ 9

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Released in 1976, Bayaludaari is a romance, family and drama film directed by B. Dorairaj, running about 139 minutes.

What it’s about. Bayaludaari is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language film directed and produced by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by Bharathi Sutha. This was the first movie of the director duo without Dr. Rajkumar in the lead. The film starred Anant Nag, Kalpana, and K. S. Ashwath. It was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. Bayalu Daari was the first commercial success for Anant Nag who had earlier done art films and established himself as a leading star in the Kannada cinema with a chocolate hero image. This film was one the last big hits of Kalpana. The helicopter scenes formed a major highlight of the movie.

Who’s in it. Bayaludaari stars Anant Nag as Gopinath, Kalpana as Chandra, Ashok as Raja and K. S. Ashwath as Madhava Rao, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Bayaludaari sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bayaludaari page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bayaludaari tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bayaludaari (1976)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bayaludaari change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Bayaludaari worth watching?
Bayaludaari holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance, family and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Bayaludaari?
Bayaludaari stars Anant Nag, Kalpana, Ashok, K. S. Ashwath and T. N. Balakrishna.
When was Bayaludaari released?
Bayaludaari was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.