Sri Krishnavataram is a 1967 Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika and Kanchana, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film was produced by A. Pundarikakshayya under the Taraka Rama Pictures. The film is based on the Hindu epics Mahabharata and Bhagavata Purana covering major life events of Lord Krishna.[1][2][3]
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Directed by | Kamalakara Kameswara Rao |
Written by | Samudrala Sr. (dialogues) |
Produced by | A. Pundarikakshayya |
Starring | N. T. Rama Rao Devika Kanchana |
Cinematography | Annayya |
Edited by | Kanda Swamy |
Music by | T. V. Raju |
Production company | Taraka Rama Pictures |
Release date | 12 October 1967 |
Running time | 185 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Telugu |
Budget | ₹ 10 lakhs |
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 make 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.
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Released | 1967 |
Genre | Soundtrack |
Label | H. M. V. Audio |
Producer | T. V. Raju |
Music composed by T. V. Raju. Music released on H. M. V. Audio Company.
S. No. | Song Title | Lyrics | Singers | length |
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1 | "Jayahe Krishnavatara" | Samudrala Sr. | Ghantasala, P. Leela, Swarnalata, Sarojini | 6:35 |
2 | "Vinara Vinara" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Leela | 3:15 |
3 | "Chilakala Kolikini Choodu" | C. Narayana Reddy | L.R.Eswari | 3:16 |
4 | "Nee Charana Kamalaana" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela, P. Leela | 5:16 |
5 | "Maghuvala Neele Gopaludu" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala, P. Susheela | |
6 | "Ememo Authondhi" | C. Narayana Reddy | P. Susheela | 3:20 |
7 | "Adigo Alladigo" | C. Narayana Reddy | Ghantasala | |
8 | "Geetopadesam" | Samudrala Sr. | Ghantasala |
The movie was a huge hit. The film was also successful in Karnataka and celebrated a Silver Jubilee. Even in the second and third releases in 1982 and 1990, it ran for more than 100 days.[4]
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