Kanneshwara Rama_
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.
Starring
Anant Nag, Amol Palekar, Shabana Azmi
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Kanneshwara Rama was released 49 years ago in 1977.
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Set in 1920s India, the story follows Kanneshwara Rama, a defiant peasant who becomes a legendary outlaw after confronting local injustice. After a prison st...
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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.
How long is Kanneshwara Rama?
Kanneshwara Rama has a runtime of 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Who stars in Kanneshwara Rama?
The cast of Kanneshwara Rama includes Anant Nag, Amol Palekar, Shabana Azmi, B.V. Karanth.
