Where to Watch
Checking availability in your country…
Cast
Dr. Rajkumar
as Appanna
Jaya Prada
as Basanthi
Ashok
as Hanumanthu or Rao (Appanna's Son)
T. N. Balakrishna
as Apashruthi Ayyanna
Thoogudeepa Srinivas
as Shivaraya
Honnavalli Krishna
as Apashruthi Ayyanna's son
Puneeth Rajkumar
as Young Hanumanthu
Bhatti Mahadevappa
as Cast
Sampath
as Appanna's Uncle
Shani Mahadevappa
as Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1977
Runtime2h 50m
LanguageKannada
CertificationU
GenresMusic, Drama, Family
Votes2
DirectorVijay Reddy
WritersChi. Udayashankar
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSanaadi Appanna
About Sanaadi Appanna
Based on a novel of same name by K Puranik, which is loosely based on real life events of Appanna, a rural shehnai artist from Karnataka. Appanna, falls in love with a dancer, Basanti. But when Basanti dies, things changes a lot for Appanna.
Directed by Vijay Reddy, Sanaadi Appanna leans on a strong ensemble — Dr. Rajkumar, Jaya Prada, Ashok — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1977.
Read More on the BlogYou Might Also Like
More like Sanaadi Appanna, picked from what people are watching
5.8Make Mine Music
1946 5.8
In the tradition of Fantasia, Make Mine Music is a glorious collection of musically charged animated shorts featuring such fun-filled favorites as "Peter and the Wolf", narrated by the beloved voice behind Winnie the Pooh. In addition you'll enjoy such classic cartoon hits as "Casey at the Bat," "The Whale Who Wanted to Sing at the Met" and "Johnnie Fedora and Alice Bluebonnet."
Make Mine Music
1946
6.9Spin
2021 6.9
Rhea lives with her tight-knit multigenerational family. After her mother’s death, she has been her father’s emotional rock, and her life revolves around her family’s restaurant, her eclectic group of friends, and her after-school coding club. Everything changes when she falls for aspiring DJ Max and a long lost passion for music is reignited. Rhea discovers that she has a natural gift for creating beats and producing music that blends her Indian heritage, but must find the courage to follow her true inner talent.
Spin
2021
7.0Let It Shine
2012 7.0
A teenage rapper must use his musical talent to help a friend and win the girl of his dreams while overcoming self-doubt and the expectations of his strict religious parents.
Let It Shine
2012
7.2Skater Girl
2021 7.2
Prerna, a teenager growing up in rural India, comes of age when she’s introduced to the sport of skateboarding. As a result, she has to fight the odds to follow her dreams and compete in the national championship.
Skater Girl
2021
6.4Too Late Blues
1961 6.4
Ghost is an ideological musician and leader of a jazz band who would rather play his blues in the park to the birds than compromise himself. His peripatetic performances lead him to cross paths with a singer, while his masculinity is thrown into question following a violent brawl.
Too Late Blues
1961
6.0A Second Chance
2011 6.0
A young girl and her coach overcome adversity to make their way into the National Australian Gymnastics Squad.
A Second Chance
2011
User Reviews
10.0
Community rating
Loading reviews…
From the Blog
All Posts
News
Spider-Man Brand New Day OTT Release Date: When and Where It Will Stream
Tom Holland’s biggest Spider-Man film yet is smashing records in theatres, and everyone is asking the same question: when does it hit OTT? Here is the latest, updated as it is confirmed.
News
Michael OTT Release Date: The Michael Jackson Biopic Streams August 29
The Michael Jackson biopic arrives on JioHotstar on August 29, 2026. Here is where to watch it, what you need, and why it is one of the year’s biggest music films.
News
Jana Nayagan OTT Release Date: When Vijay’s Film Streams on ZEE5
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is headed to ZEE5 for its digital premiere. Here is the latest on its OTT release date and where to watch, updated as news is confirmed.