Appayya (film) explained

Appayya is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language romance film written, directed and co-produced by S. Narayan. Srinagar Kitty and Bhama star. After much delay in finding the release date, the film finally made its premier across Karnataka on 13 September 2013.^[1]

It was remade in Bengali in 2016 as Angaar starring Om and Jolly.^[2]

Plot

The story centers around two rival families, headed by Goravayya and Devarajanna respectively. Appayya, has been brought up by Goravayya. Naturally, Appayya is very loyal to him. However, he falls in love with Gowra, the daughter of Devarajanna. As the affair becomes public, the rivalry between the two families intensifies. In the end, a dramatic turn of events unites the couple.

Cast

• Srinagar Kitty as Appayya
• Bhama as Gowra
• Indrakumar
• Suresh Chandra
• Asha Rani
• S. Narayan

Soundtrack

Release

Critical reception

A critic from The Times of India wrote that "There is nothing in this film that Sandalwood viewers haven’t seen before".^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Appayya finally releases. Muthanna. Anjali. The Times of India. 13 September 2013.
2. Web site: From 'Anuraga Aralithu' to 'U Turn': Kannada movies that were remade in foreign languages. . 10 June 2020.
3. Web site: Appayya(2012) Kannada Movie Mp3 Songs . 15 December 2012 . 4 January 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130102025414/http://www.southsongs4u.in/2012/12/appayya2012-kannada-movie-mp3-songs.html . 2 January 2013 . dead . dmy .
4. Web site: APPAYYA MOVIE REVIEW. 13 September 2013. The Times of India.