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Release Date:
May 22, 1997
Original Title:
అన్నమయ్య
Genres:
Drama | History | Music
Production Companies:
VMC Productions
Production Countries:
India
Ratings / Certifications:
IN: U
Runtime: 150
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.
Choreographer:
Suchitra Chandrabose
Director:
K Raghavendra Rao
Director of Photography:
A. Vincent
Lyricist:
Tallapaka Annamacharya
Music Director:
M.M. Keeravaani
Playback Singer:
M.M. Keeravaani
S. P. Balasubramaniam
Mano
K. S. Chithra
S.P. Sailaja
Writer:
Nagarjuna Akkineni
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