Appu, the debut film of Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar, is set for a re-release. The 2002 blockbuster film will release as a part of Puneeth’s 50th birth anniversary celebrations.

Celebrate the legacy of Puneeth Rajkumar with the re-release of his iconic debut film 'Appu' in theaters on March 14, 2025, ahead of his 50th birthday. Join fans in reliving the magic of this classic.

The film was showered with an overwhelmingly positive response by Appu’s fans and audiences in Karnataka, and we felt it was a natural progression for the world to witness this beautiful journey.

Puneeth Rajkumar made his grand entry into the Kannada film industry with the Puri Jagannadh’s directorial film ‘Appu’ which was released in the year 2002.

Appu (2002): This film holds a special place in the hearts of Puneeth Rajkumar's fans and Kannada cinema enthusiasts as this film marked Puneeth's debut as a lead actor, and it remains one of his ...

Appu (2002) Appu also happened to be Puneeth Rajkumar’s nickname. The film is a romantic action classic with the Powerstar in the leading role. Image Credit: PSPRC ...

Then came a phase when I began to view films intellectually and my emotional connect with them declined. It was in my middle age that I became a fan of Appu (Puneeth Rajkumar).

Puneeth made his debut as a lead actor with 2002 Kannada film Appu. Some of his popular famous films include Abhi, Veera Kannadiga, Arasu, Raam, Hudugaru and Anjani Putra, among others.

Helmed by Puri Jagannadh, Appu marked Puneeth Rajkumar’s grand debut as a lead actor in 2002 and went on to become a blockbuster, running in theaters for over 200 days.