''Deepavali'' () is a 1960

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-language

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, produced by K. Gopala Rao under the Aswaraja Pictures banner and directed by S. Rajinikanth. It stars

N. T. Rama Rao Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (28 May 1923 – 18 January 1996), often referred to by his initials NTR, was an Indian actor, filmmaker and politician who served as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for seven years over three terms. He starred ...

and Savitri, with music composed by Ghantasala. This is third film of N. T. Rama Rao as Lord Krishna. The film is a box hit and celebrated 100 days, despite releasing only 6 days after Bhatti vikramarka. It was dubbed in 1974 in Kannada as ''Narakasura Vadhe'',

Plot

The film begins with

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born to

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Avatar, a wild boar. He conducts a huge penance and acquires a boon that no other eliminates him except his mother. Thus, raged Naraka conquers the universe, drags away

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’s earrings with angels, and proceeds to his capital Prakjothishapuram. Nagadatta his citizen is an advent devotee of Vishnu; his son dies under a chariot in the imperial parade on Naraka’s victory. Then, Nagadatta rebels and is seized even though his daughter Vasumati pleads for pardon. Grief-stricken, Vasumati dazes when is cursed by a Saint and transforms into a snake. Anyhow, in it, she frees her father when the Saint relieves Vasumati and guides them to carry on to

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which they do so. Being cognizant of it, Naraka in disguise, sets foot therein, knits Vasumati, and prisons Nagadatta. Despite being aware of this fact, she turns obedient to him. Since the demon monstrosities magnify

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entreaties Krishna to destroy him, who claims it is impossible since the oath is bestowed to Bhudevi. Meanwhile, Vasumati gives birth to Bhagadatta who words Nagadatta to mold him as a disciple of Krishna. Overhearing it, furious Naraka arrests her too when Krishna appears to Nagadatta and assures him the devil’s end is soon. Following, he is nabbed by soldiers who enlighten their veneration towards him in the form of Narada. Here, Satyabhama gazes at the absence of Krishna and accuses Narada of detaching them. At that point, Krishna divulges the ongoing state and rises the abomination in Satyabhama. Parallelly, begrudged Naraka abducts the teenage girls from Dwaraka in Krishna's attire and he is affronted. Whereat, Satyabhama is exasperated towards Naraka ascertaining the fact, and seeks vengeance. Concurrently, Nagadatta attempts to take flight with Vasumati when he is penalized by pulling out his eyes. However, he lands at Krishna where all deities, saints & human implores him to cease Naraka. Ergo, Krishna declares war and moves on with Satyabhama as she is the trait of Bhudevi. Bewaring it, infuriated Naraka reciprocates when Vasumati bars him and she is assassinated. During the war, Krishna pretends as fainted when Satyabhama takes charge and grounds Naraka. Thus, he realizes Satyabhama is his mother, Bhudevi, and impetrates forgiveness. At last, Satyabhama requests Krishna to induce their son’s title immortal when Krishna announces the day as

Deepavali Diwali (), Dewali, Divali, or Deepavali (IAST: ''dīpāvalī''), also known as the Festival of Lights, related to Jain Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas, Tihar, Swanti, Sohrai, and Bandna, is a religious celebration in Indian religions. It is on ...

by lighting the lamps.

Cast

Lord Krishna Krishna (; sa, कृष्ण ) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme god in his own right. He is the god of protection, compassion, tenderness, and love; and is one of ...

* Savitri as Sathyabhama and Bhoodevi * Krishna Kumari as

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Kanta Rao Tadepalli Lakshmi Kantha Rao (16 November 1923 – 22 March 2009) was an Indian actor and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. Regarded as one of the finest method actors, Rao starred in more than four hundred feature ...

as Narada Maharshi *

Ramana Reddy Ramana Reddy (1 October 1921 – 11 November 1974) was an Indian character actor, comedian and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. In a career spanning 24 years, he acted in more than 200 movies. Ramana Reddy and Relangi ...

as Sishyasurudu *

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as Nagadatta *

S. Varalakshmi Saridey Varalakshmi (13 August 1925 – 22 September 2009) was an Indian actress and singer who worked in Telugu and Tamil-language films. She was popular for her roles and songs in Telugu films like ''Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam'' (1960) and '' ...

as Vasumathi *

Rushyendramani Rushyendramani (1 January 1917 – 17 August 2002) was an Indian actress, singer, dancer, and playback singer from South India. She had more than 150 movies to her credit and acted in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi films from the 193 ...

as Deva Maata Aditi Devi

Soundtrack

Music composed by Ghantasala. Lyrics were written by

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. Music released by H.M.V. Audio Company.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, tt0331986 Hindu mythological films Films scored by Ghantasala (musician) Films based on the Mahabharata