Sagara Sangamam
A classical dancer, Balakrishna, faces many struggles, but is eventually redeemed.
Directed by K. Viswanath · Drama · Music · Musical · 160 min · 1983
Director
K. Viswanath
Writer
K. Viswanath, Jandhyala (dialogues)
Studio
Arunachalam / Vaahini
Release
03 Jun 1983
Runtime
160 min
Genres
Drama, Music, Musical
Full Plot
A classical dancer struggles to balance artistic integrity with commercial success, leading him to sacrifice personal happiness for his craft. After losing his mother and facing heartbreak, he becomes disillusioned and turns to alcoholism. Years later, he finds redemption as a critic, but ultimately succumbs to illness, leaving behind a legacy of artistic excellence.
Cast & Characters
Madhavi
Jaya Prada
Sailaja, Madhavi's daughter
S. P. Sailaja
Balu's uncle
Sakshi Ranga Rao
Janaki Amma, Balu's mother
Dubbing Janaki
Teen photographer
Chakri Toleti
Madhavi's servant
Potti Prasad
Film choreographer
S. K. Misro
Classical dancer
Manju Bhargavi
Did You Know?
Kamal Haasan appears in 28 films in our catalog, including Thevar Magan, Papanasam.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Sakthi wanted to make a film on a subject, about a dancer who was an alcoholic, which they named "Anupallavi" when K.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Sagara Sangamam holds 8.8/10 on IMDb (3,637 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 31, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDb. Availability changes often — confirm on the provider before watching.
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.8/10 on IMDb (3,637 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sagara Sangamam's IMDb rating?+
Sagara Sangamam has a 8.8/10 rating on IMDb from 3,637 votes.
Is Sagara Sangamam good? What are critics saying?+
Sagara Sangamam holds 8.8/10 on IMDb (3,637 votes).
How long is Sagara Sangamam?+
Sagara Sangamam has a runtime of 160 min.
Who directed Sagara Sangamam?+
Sagara Sangamam was directed by K. Viswanath.
Where can I watch Sagara Sangamam?+
Sagara Sangamam is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sun Nxt, Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel, Amazon Video, VI movies and tv.
