Gaayam (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1993, Gaayam is a crime and romance film directed by Ram Gopal Varma, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. Durga is in love with Anith; he is all set to marry her and settle down in life. But things change when his brother Mohanakrishna is killed by a rival gang supported by Gurunarayana, the local MLA. Durga wants to settle the scores with the rival gand and in turn becomes a gangster. But Anitha does not approve of his ways and leaves him to marry a cop. Their paths cross again when the cop is posted to the same city where Durga is a leading gangster.
Who’s in it. Gaayam stars Jagapati Babu as Durga, Revathi as Anitha, Urmila Matondkar as Chitra and Kota Srinivasa Rao as Guru Narayan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Gaayam sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gaayam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gaayam tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gaayam (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gaayam change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gaayam worth watching?
- Gaayam holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gaayam?
- Gaayam stars Jagapati Babu, Revathi, Urmila Matondkar, Kota Srinivasa Rao and Banerjee.
- When was Gaayam released?
- Gaayam was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.
