Veerakesari (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1963, Veerakesari is an action film directed by B. Vittalacharya, running about 177 minutes.
What it’s about. Veera Kesari is a 1963 Indian Kannada-language swashbuckler film directed by B. Vittalacharya and produced by Sundarlal Nahatha and Doondi. The film stars Rajkumar, T. N. Balakrishna, Udaykumar and R. Nagendra Rao. The film has musical score by Ghantasala. S. Siddalingaiah was the assistant director of this movie. B. Vittalacharya shot the movie simultaneously in Telugu as Bandipotu, with N. T. Rama Rao.
Who’s in it. Veerakesari stars Dr. Rajkumar as Narasimhanayaka, Leelavathi as Princess Mandara Male, R. Nagendra Rao as Sathyasena and K. S. Ashwath as Musuku-veera, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Veerakesari 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 Veerakesari page.
If you liked it. Fans of Veerakesari 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 Veerakesari (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Veerakesari change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Veerakesari worth watching?
- Veerakesari holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Veerakesari?
- Veerakesari stars Dr. Rajkumar, Leelavathi, R. Nagendra Rao, K. S. Ashwath and Udaykumar.
- When was Veerakesari released?
- Veerakesari was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 177 minutes.