Kanneshwara Rama (1977)
Set in 1920s India, the story follows Kanneshwara Rama, a defiant peasant who becomes a legendary outlaw after confronting local injustice. After a prison stint where he encounters Gandhi’s followers, he joins and eventually leads a group of bandits, becoming a Robin Hood-like figure who aids the poor and challenges feudal authority. His journey is complicated by his relationship with Malli, a former bandit’s mistress, and his growing ambition to establish his own principality.
Director: M.S. Sathyu
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: January 1, 1977
Cast
- Anant Nag - Kanneshwara Rama
- Amol Palekar - Dacoit Chenneera
- Shabana Azmi - Malli
- B.V. Karanth - Junja
Screenplay
- S. K. Nadig (Novel)
- S. K. Nadig (Screenplay)
Music: B.V. Karanth
Country: India
Language: ?????
Original Language: kn
More Films by Director: M.S. Sathyu
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kanneshwara Rama about?
- Set in 1920s India, the story follows Kanneshwara Rama, a defiant peasant who becomes a legendary outlaw after confronting local injustice. After a prison stint where he encounters Gandhi’s followers, he joins and eventually leads a group of bandits, becoming a Robin Hood-like figure who aids the poor and challenges feudal authority. His journey is complicated by his relationship with Malli, a former bandit’s mistress, and his growing ambition to establish his own principality.
- Who directed Kanneshwara Rama?
- Kanneshwara Rama was directed by M.S. Sathyu.
- Who stars in Kanneshwara Rama?
- Kanneshwara Rama stars Anant Nag, Amol Palekar, Shabana Azmi, B.V. Karanth.
- How long is Kanneshwara Rama?
- Kanneshwara Rama has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- Where was Kanneshwara Rama produced?
- Kanneshwara Rama was produced in India.