DRAMA . 1997 . 2h 30m . 6.0/10

Annamayya_

A cinematic version of the life of famous Indian saint-poet, Annamayya (born May 1408), follows the spiritual awakening of the mystic composer Annamayya, who's first motivated to write a song of praise after visiting a temple. His devotion is put to the test when he vows to fast until he comes face to face with God, an act of faith for which he's rewarded with a blessed meal of prasad. As his fame as a singer spreads, Annamayya eventually becomes a real personification of the holy Nandaka Sword.

Starring Nagarjuna Akkineni, Ramya Krishnan, Kasturi Shankar
6.0/10
Rating
2h 30m
Runtime
1997
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A cinematic version of the life of famous Indian saint-poet, Annamayya (born May 1408), follows the spiritual awakening of the mystic composer Annamayya, who's first motivated to write a song of praise after visiting a temple. His devotion is put to the test when he vows to fast until he comes face to face with God, an act of faith for which he's rewarded with a blessed meal of prasad. As his fame as a singer spreads, Annamayya eventually becomes a real personification of the holy Nandaka Sword.

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Cast
Nagarjuna Akkineni stars as Annamayya in Annamayya.
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Year context
Annamayya was released 29 years ago in 1997.
Overview
A cinematic version of the life of famous Indian saint-poet, Annamayya (born May 1408), follows the spiritual awakening of the mystic composer Annamayya, who...
Annamayya is a Drama, History, Music film with a runtime of 2h 30m.

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Released
Runtime
150 min (2h 30m)
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Rating
6.0/10 (14 votes)

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What is Annamayya about?
A cinematic version of the life of famous Indian saint-poet, Annamayya (born May 1408), follows the spiritual awakening of the mystic composer Annamayya, who's first motivated to write a song of praise after visiting a temple. His devotion is put to the test when he vows to fast until he comes face to face with God, an act of faith for which he's rewarded with a blessed meal of prasad. As his fame as a singer spreads, Annamayya eventually becomes a real personification of the holy Nandaka Sword.
How long is Annamayya?
Annamayya has a runtime of 150 minutes (2h 30m).
Who stars in Annamayya?
The cast of Annamayya includes Nagarjuna Akkineni, Ramya Krishnan, Kasturi Shankar, Suman Talwar, Bhanupriya.
What is the rating of Annamayya?
Annamayya has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.

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