Kanneshwara Rama
ಕನ್ನೇಶ್ವರ ರಾಮ
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- M.S. Sathyu
- Screenplay & Story
- S. K. Nadig
- Original Score
- B.V. Karanth
- Original Title
- ಕನ್ನೇಶ್ವರ ರಾಮ
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Kannada
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
M.S. Sathyu
S. K. Nadig
B.V. Karanth
Department Leadership Roster
M.S. Sathyu
Director
S. K. Nadig
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kanneshwara Rama
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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?
The principal cast of Kanneshwara Rama includes Anant Nag, Amol Palekar, Shabana Azmi, B.V. Karanth.
When was Kanneshwara Rama released and how long is it?
Kanneshwara Rama was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Kanneshwara Rama?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kanneshwara Rama was composed by B.V. Karanth.
Is Kanneshwara Rama based on a book or true story?
Kanneshwara Rama is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "S. K. Nadig".