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Kannada CINEMA · 1977
Kanneshwara Rama
ಕನ್ನೇಶ್ವರ ರಾಮ
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Overview
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.
A closer look
Kanneshwara Rama (1977) is a Kannada-language Indian movie. Directed by M.S. Sathyu. The cast includes Anant Nag, Amol Palekar, Shabana Azmi, B.V. Karanth. Runtime: 120 minutes.
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Kanneshwara Rama FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Kanneshwara Rama?
Kanneshwara Rama is listed as a Kannada-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Kanneshwara Rama?
Our source metadata lists 1 January 1977. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Kanneshwara Rama?
The listed director is M.S. Sathyu.
Who is in the cast of Kanneshwara Rama?
The available cast credits include Anant Nag, Amol Palekar, Shabana Azmi, B.V. Karanth. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Kanneshwara Rama?
The recorded runtime is 120 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is the original title of Kanneshwara Rama?
The original title in our source data is ಕನ್ನೇಶ್ವರ ರಾಮ. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
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.
