The film is based on the Hindu epics Mahabharata and Bhagavata Purana covering major life events of Lord Krishna. Born in captivity, Krishna sets out to defeat his evil uncle, Kamsa. Soon, he goes on wars and wins the hearts of Rukmini, Jambavanthi and Satyabhama.
Movie : Sri Krishnavataram (The life story of Sri Krishna)
Year : 1967
Banner : Taraka Rama Pictures
Cast : N. T. Rama Rao, Devika, Kanchana, Sobhan Babu, Satyanarayana, Chittoor V. Nagaiah, Ramakrishna, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Geetanjali, Rajanala
Music : Thotakura Venkata Raju
Lyrics : Samudrala Sr, C. Narayana Reddy
Dialogues : Samudrala Sr.
Direction : Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao
Producer : Atluri Pundarikakshaiah
Genre : Hindu Mythological, Devotional, History, Drama
Runtime : 211 min
Release Date : 12 October 1967
DVD Features:
- Anamorphic Widescreen Enhanced (16:9) DVD
- English Subtitles
- Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
- Black & White
- Jacket Picture
- NTSC - All Regions
- Interactive Menus of Songs & Scenes for Easy Access
Plot
The movie covers all episodes of Lord Krishna's life. Krishna's birth, his captive parents and the prediction that Kamsa would be killed by Devaki's eighth child makes the first episode. After defeating Kamsa, he marries Rukmini, fights with Jambavantha to procure the Samanthaka Mani and gets his daughter Jambavanthi's hand in marriage. Satrajit, who initially proclaims that Krishna has the Mani regrets his mistake and gives his daughter Satyabhama in marriage to Krishna.