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| story          = Chilakamarti Lakshmi Narasimham
| story          = Chilakamarti Lakshmi Narasimham
| screenplay    = K. V. Reddy
| screenplay    = K. V. Reddy
| producer      = K. V. Reddy
| producer      = K. V. Reddy<br />[[Tikkavarapu Pattabhirama Reddy|Pattabhirama Reddy]] (executive producer)
| director      = [[K. V. Reddy]]
| director      = [[K. V. Reddy]]
| starring      = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]<br />[[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]]<br />[[B. Saroja Devi]]
| starring      = [[N. T. Rama Rao]]<br />[[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]]<br />[[B. Saroja Devi]]
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| distributor    = Vahini Pictures
| distributor    = Vahini Pictures
| based_on      = [[Gayopakhyanam]] {{small|(drama)}}
| based_on      = [[Gayopakhyanam]] {{small|(drama)}}
| released      = 9 January 1963
| released      = {{Film date|1963|01|09|df=yes}}
| runtime        = 167 mins
| runtime        = 167 mins
| country        = India
| country        = India
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'''''Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu''''' ({{translation|War of Krishna and Arjuna}}) is a 1963 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Hindu mythological film]], produced and directed by [[K. V. Reddy]] under the Jayanthi Pictures banner.<ref>Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pp: 193-4.</ref> It stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] and [[B. Saroja Devi]], with music composed by [[Pendyala Nageswara Rao]]. It was later dubbed into [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] and into Tamil.<ref>{{cite book|url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1963.asp|title=Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru|trans-title=History of Landmark Tamil Films|publisher=Sivakami Publishers|author=Film News Anandan|author-link=Film News Anandan|date= 23 October 2004|location=Chennai|language=Tamil|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20171121062603/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1963.asp|archivedate=21 November 2017}}</ref>
'''''Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu''''' ({{translation|War between [[Krishna]] and [[Arjuna]]}}) is a 1963 Indian [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[Hindu mythological film]], produced and directed by [[K. V. Reddy]] under the Jayanthi Pictures banner.<ref name=":0">Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pp: 193-4.</ref> It stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]], [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] and [[B. Saroja Devi]], with music composed by [[Pendyala Nageswara Rao]]. The film was based on the [[Telugu theatre|Telugu play]] ''[[Gayopakhyanam]]'' written by [[Chilakamarti Lakshmi Narasimham]] in 1890. It was later dubbed into [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] and into Tamil.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=1963-ல் வெளியான படப்பட்டியல் - தயாரிப்பாளர்கள் |trans-title=List of films released in 1963 – Producers |url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1963.asp |url-status=usurped |website=[[Lakshman Sruthi]] |language=Tamil |access-date=15 December 2019 |archive-date=21 November 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20171121062603/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1963.asp }}</ref>


==Plot==
== Plot ==
The film begins with Sage Narada (Kanta Rao), who gives the Parijatha flower to Lord Krishna (N. T. Rama Rao), who in turn presents it to his consort Rukmini (Sriranjani Jr.). This annoys Sathyabhama (S. Varalakshmi) and Krishna tries to pacify her. Balarama (Mikkilineni) decides to perform the marriage of Subhadra (B. Saroja Devi) with Duryodhana (Mukkamala) despite objections from his wife, Revathi (Chayadevi). Bowing to Subhadra's wish, Krishna performs her marriage with Arjuna (Akkineni Nageswara Rao) without Balarama's knowledge. Meanwhile, the Gandharva king Gaya (Dhulipala), after obtaining from Brahma the boon of eternal fame, is returning to his kingdom in his airplane. Unaware that Krishna is paying obeisance to the Sun God, he spits betel leaf which falls into Krishna's praying hands. An angry Krishna swears to kill him. Fear-struck, Gaya runs for protection. Narada tells him to seek protection from Arjuna. Without ascertaining facts, Arjuna assures him protection. To keep to his word, Arjuna wages a war with Krishna. In order to the save Earth from disaster, Lord Siva (Prabhakar Reddy) appears and stops their war. Krishna pardons Gaya.
The film begins at [[Dvārakā|Dwaraka]], where [[Narada]] walks on to [[Krishna]] and speaks about his sibling [[Subhadra]] 's nuptial. Thus, Krishna states the bridegroom is his equally gifted [[Arjuna]]. Hearing it, Narada is blissful and endorses the Parijatham flower to Krishna. He bestows it to his consort [[Rukmini]], which irks vainglory Satyabhama, and Krishna pacifies her. On his back, [[Gandhara]] King Gaya acquaints Narada, who is proceeding to [[Brahma]] for a boon to be ''classic history.'' However, [[Balarama]] fixes Subhadra's alliance with his ardent disciple [[Duryodhana]], though she disdains it. Krishna comforts & promises to knit her with Arjuna and schematically makes a comic game via Narada. During that time, Arjuna is making an around-the-Earth trip for one year and is conscious of the status quo. Accordingly, under the oversight of Krishna, Arjuna sets foot in Dwaraka in the guise of a saint. Balarama warmly welcomes him, assigns Subhadra for his ministrations, and the two write a romantic poem.


==Cast==
Meanwhile, Balarama forwards bridal coordination with [[Kaurava]]. Ergo, Krishna hastens, covetously conducts Arjuna & Subhadra's splice, and conveys them to [[Indraprastha]]. Balarama inflames it, but Krishna soothes him and moves to honor the groom's family. At this, Krishnarjuna visits [[Khandava Forest]] and comes across [[Agni]], who is a victim of indigestion. A concrete treatment is burning down Khandava, but he is hindered by [[Indra]] since his best friend [[Takshaka]] is residing therein. Agni bestows the divine weapons [[Sudarshana Chakra]] & [[Gandiva]] on them, and they triumph in the battle. Midway, upon going home, Krishna fulfills the ritual to [[Surya]]. At that point, Gaya wins the boon, flies in his aircraft, and inadvertently spits a betel leaf, which falls into Krishna's hands. It infuriates Krishna, and he pledges to slay him when fear-struck Gaya hunts for cover, which is refused even by Brahma & [[Shiva|Siva]].
{{colbegin}}
 
*[[Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao]] as [[Lord Krishna]]
Now, Narada gambits and frames Gaya to head to Arjuna. Unbeknownst, he too vows to shield Gaya, who crumbles, aware of the actuality, but stands firm. Krishna grieves for being aware of Arjuna's oath. So, he sends [[Akrura]] as an emissary to Arjuna. Subhadra also takes off for negotiations but to no avail. Exploiting it, Duryodhana & [[Karna]] ruse firstly they approach [[Pandava]] to support, which they deny. Next, they reach Krishna, who, too, expels them, announcing it is only a battle between Krishnarjuna. Accordingly, they take the field and encounter it. After almighty rows, war erupts, which causes severe catastrophe and is barred by Siva. At last, Krishna pardoned Gaya, proclaiming that he had made the play to test Arjuna's skills for the upcoming [[Kurukshetra War]]. Finally, the movie ends happily with Siva blessing Gaya: ''Whoever listens to his story [[Gayopakhyanam]] flourishes fearlessly irrespective of any danger.''
 
== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
*[[N. T. Rama Rao]] as [[Lord Krishna]]
*[[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] as [[Arjuna]]
*[[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] as [[Arjuna]]
*[[B. Saroja Devi]] as [[Subhadra]]
*[[B. Saroja Devi]] as [[Subhadra]]
*[[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]] as [[Yudhishthira|Dharmaraju]]
*[[Gummadi (actor)|Gummadi]] as [[Yudhishthira|Dharmaraju]]
*[[Mikkilineni Radhakrishna Murthy|Mikkilineni]] as [[Balarama]]
*[[Mikkilineni (actor)|Mikkilineni]] as [[Balarama]]
*[[Kanta Rao]] as [[Narada|Narada Maharshi]]
*[[Kanta Rao]] as [[Narada]] Maharshi
*[[Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry|Dhulipala]] as Gaya
*[[Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry|Dhulipala]] as Gaya
*[[Chittoor V. Nagaiah]] as [[Akrura]]
*[[V. Nagayya]] as [[Akrura]]
*[[Mukkamala]] as [[Duryodhana]]
*[[Mukkamala (actor)|Mukkamala]] as [[Duryodhana]]
*[[Kaikala Satyanarayana|Satyanarayana]] as [[Karna]]
*[[Kaikala Satyanarayana|Satyanarayana]] as [[Karna]]
*[[M. Prabhakar Reddy|Prabhakar Reddy]] as [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]]
*[[M. Prabhakar Reddy|Prabhakar Reddy]] as [[Shiva|Lord Shiva]]
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*Chhaya Devi as [[Revati]]
*Chhaya Devi as [[Revati]]
*Surabhi Balasaraswathi as Chandrika
*Surabhi Balasaraswathi as Chandrika
{{colend}}
}}


==Soundtrack==
== Production ==
The film was based on the popular [[Telugu theatre|Telugu play]] ''[[Gayopakhyanam]]'' written by [[Chilakamarti Lakshmi Narasimham]] in 1890. K. V. Reddy also produced the film under the Jayanthi Pictures banner.<ref name="కృష్ణార్జున ఆగిన కథ">{{Cite news |last=యు. |first=వినాయకరావు |date=28 May 2015 |title='కృష్ణార్జున' చిత్రానికి బ్రేక్ ఎందుకు? |url=https://www.andhrajyothy.com/telugunews/abnarchievestorys-114153 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012225227/https://www.andhrajyothy.com/telugunews/abnarchievestorys-114153 |archive-date=12 October 2022 |access-date=31 March 2024 |work=[[Andhra Jyothi]] |language=te}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> The film stars [[N. T. Rama Rao]] as [[Krishna]] and [[Akkineni Nageswara Rao]] as [[Arjuna]]. Initially, Nageswara Rao was not keen on acting in a mythological film alongside Rama Rao. However, he accepted the role due to his respect towards K. V. Reddy for having directed ''[[Donga Ramudu (1955 film)|Donga Ramudu]]'' (1955)'','' the maiden venture of his own production house [[Annapurna Studios#Annapurna Pictures|Annapurna Pictures]].<ref name="కృష్ణార్జున ఆగిన కథ" />{{sfn|U. Vinayaka Rao|2012|p=86}}
 
== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| name      = Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu
| name      = Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu
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Music composed by [[Pendyala Nageswara Rao]]. Lyrics were written by [[Pingali (writer)|Pingali]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddham (1963)|url=http://www.raaga.com/channels/telugu/moviedetail.asp?mid=A0002384|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140731194201/http://www.raaga.com/channels/telugu/moviedetail.asp?mid=A0002384|archive-date=31 July 2014|access-date=23 January 2021|website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Krishnarjuna Yudhamu (1963)-Song_Booklet |url=https://indiancine.ma/documents/DNJ/info |access-date=23 January 2021 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
Music composed by [[Pendyala Nageswara Rao]]. Lyrics were written by [[Pingali (writer)|Pingali]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddham (1963) |url=http://www.raaga.com/channels/telugu/moviedetail.asp?mid=A0002384 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140731194201/http://www.raaga.com/channels/telugu/moviedetail.asp?mid=A0002384 |archive-date=31 July 2014 |access-date=23 January 2021 |website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Krishnarjuna Yudhamu (1963)-Song_Booklet |url=https://indiancine.ma/documents/DNJ/info |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240331054058/https://indiancine.ma/documents/DNJ/info |archive-date=31 March 2024 |access-date=23 January 2021 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref>
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!S. No.!!Song title !!Singers !!length
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|1
|"Anni Manchi Sakunamule"
|"Anni Manchi Sakunamule"
|[[Ghantasala (singer)|Ghantasala]], [[P. Susheela]]
|[[Ghantasala (musician)|Ghantasala]], [[P. Susheela]]
|3:24
|3:24
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|Ghantasala, P. Susheela
|4:16
|4:16
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|-
|-
|4
|4
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|6
|6
|"Chaalada Ee Pooja Devi"
|"Chaalada Ee Pooja Devi"
|Ghantasala  
|Ghantasala
|3:05
|3:05
|-
|-
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|-
|8
|8
|"Swamula Sevaka Velaye"
|"Swamula Sevaku Velaye"
|P. Susheela
|P. Susheela
|2:37
|2:37
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|9
|9
|"Tapamu Phalinchina Shubhavela"
|"Tapamu Phalinchina Shubhavela"
|Ghantasala  
|Ghantasala
|2:21
|2:21
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==References==
== Reception ==
''Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu'' became a commercial success. It was later dubbed into Kannada and Tamil.<ref name=":1" />
 
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
== Bibliography ==
 
* {{Citation |last=U. Vinayaka Rao |title=Telugu Cine Rangam – Pouranika Chitralu |date=2012 |url=http://www.sathyakam.com/pdfImageBook.php?bId=26999 |place=Hyderabad |publisher=[[Telugu Academy]] |accessdate=6 October 2022}}
 
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt0265799|Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham}}
* {{IMDb title|tt0265799|Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham}}


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Latest revision as of 02:09, 4 March 2026

Not to be confused with Krishnarjuna Yudham.

Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddham
Theatrical release poster
Directed byK. V. Reddy
Produced byK. V. Reddy
Pattabhirama Reddy (executive producer)
Written byPingali (dialogues)
Screenplay byK. V. Reddy
Story byChilakamarti Lakshmi Narasimham
Based onGayopakhyanam (drama)
StarringN. T. Rama Rao
Akkineni Nageswara Rao
B. Saroja Devi
Music byPendyala Nageswara Rao
CinematographyKamal Ghosh
Ravikant Nagaich
Edited byVasu
Production
company
Jayanthi Pictures
Distributed byVahini Pictures
Release date
  • 9 January 1963 (1963-01-09)
Running time
167 mins
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu (transl. War between Krishna and Arjuna) is a 1963 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced and directed by K. V. Reddy under the Jayanthi Pictures banner.[1] It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao and B. Saroja Devi, with music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The film was based on the Telugu play Gayopakhyanam written by Chilakamarti Lakshmi Narasimham in 1890. It was later dubbed into Kannada and into Tamil.[2]

Plot[edit | edit source]

The film begins at Dwaraka, where Narada walks on to Krishna and speaks about his sibling Subhadra 's nuptial. Thus, Krishna states the bridegroom is his equally gifted Arjuna. Hearing it, Narada is blissful and endorses the Parijatham flower to Krishna. He bestows it to his consort Rukmini, which irks vainglory Satyabhama, and Krishna pacifies her. On his back, Gandhara King Gaya acquaints Narada, who is proceeding to Brahma for a boon to be classic history. However, Balarama fixes Subhadra's alliance with his ardent disciple Duryodhana, though she disdains it. Krishna comforts & promises to knit her with Arjuna and schematically makes a comic game via Narada. During that time, Arjuna is making an around-the-Earth trip for one year and is conscious of the status quo. Accordingly, under the oversight of Krishna, Arjuna sets foot in Dwaraka in the guise of a saint. Balarama warmly welcomes him, assigns Subhadra for his ministrations, and the two write a romantic poem.

Meanwhile, Balarama forwards bridal coordination with Kaurava. Ergo, Krishna hastens, covetously conducts Arjuna & Subhadra's splice, and conveys them to Indraprastha. Balarama inflames it, but Krishna soothes him and moves to honor the groom's family. At this, Krishnarjuna visits Khandava Forest and comes across Agni, who is a victim of indigestion. A concrete treatment is burning down Khandava, but he is hindered by Indra since his best friend Takshaka is residing therein. Agni bestows the divine weapons Sudarshana Chakra & Gandiva on them, and they triumph in the battle. Midway, upon going home, Krishna fulfills the ritual to Surya. At that point, Gaya wins the boon, flies in his aircraft, and inadvertently spits a betel leaf, which falls into Krishna's hands. It infuriates Krishna, and he pledges to slay him when fear-struck Gaya hunts for cover, which is refused even by Brahma & Siva.

Now, Narada gambits and frames Gaya to head to Arjuna. Unbeknownst, he too vows to shield Gaya, who crumbles, aware of the actuality, but stands firm. Krishna grieves for being aware of Arjuna's oath. So, he sends Akrura as an emissary to Arjuna. Subhadra also takes off for negotiations but to no avail. Exploiting it, Duryodhana & Karna ruse firstly they approach Pandava to support, which they deny. Next, they reach Krishna, who, too, expels them, announcing it is only a battle between Krishnarjuna. Accordingly, they take the field and encounter it. After almighty rows, war erupts, which causes severe catastrophe and is barred by Siva. At last, Krishna pardoned Gaya, proclaiming that he had made the play to test Arjuna's skills for the upcoming Kurukshetra War. Finally, the movie ends happily with Siva blessing Gaya: Whoever listens to his story Gayopakhyanam flourishes fearlessly irrespective of any danger.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

The film was based on the popular Telugu play Gayopakhyanam written by Chilakamarti Lakshmi Narasimham in 1890. K. V. Reddy also produced the film under the Jayanthi Pictures banner.[3][1] The film stars N. T. Rama Rao as Krishna and Akkineni Nageswara Rao as Arjuna. Initially, Nageswara Rao was not keen on acting in a mythological film alongside Rama Rao. However, he accepted the role due to his respect towards K. V. Reddy for having directed Donga Ramudu (1955), the maiden venture of his own production house Annapurna Pictures.[3][4]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu
Film score by
Pendyala Nageswara Rao
Released1963
GenreSoundtrack
Length32:33
ProducerPendyala Nageswara Rao

Music composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. Lyrics were written by Pingali.[5][6]

S. No. Song title Singers length
1 "Anni Manchi Sakunamule" Ghantasala, P. Susheela 3:24
2 "Aligitiva Sakhi Priya Kalata Manava" Ghantasala 4:05
3 "Manasu Parimalinchene" Ghantasala, P. Susheela 4:16
4 "Deva Deva Narayana" Ghantasala 3:31
5 "Anchelanchalu leni Mokshamu" B. Gopalam, Swarnalatha 3:03
6 "Chaalada Ee Pooja Devi" Ghantasala 3:05
7 "Neekai Vechitinayya" P. Susheela 3:09
8 "Swamula Sevaku Velaye" P. Susheela 2:37
9 "Tapamu Phalinchina Shubhavela" Ghantasala 2:21
10 "Veyi Subhamulu Kalugu Neeku" S. Varalakshmi 3:02

Reception[edit | edit source]

Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu became a commercial success. It was later dubbed into Kannada and Tamil.[2]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Naati 101 Chitralu, S. V. Rama Rao, Kinnera Publications, Hyderabad, 2006, pp: 193-4.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "1963-ல் வெளியான படப்பட்டியல் - தயாரிப்பாளர்கள்" [List of films released in 1963 – Producers]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Retrieved 15 December 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 యు., వినాయకరావు (28 May 2015). "'కృష్ణార్జున' చిత్రానికి బ్రేక్ ఎందుకు?". Andhra Jyothi (in తెలుగు). Archived from the original on 12 October 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  4. ↑ U. Vinayaka Rao 2012, p. 86.
  5. ↑ "Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddham (1963)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 31 July 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  6. ↑ "Sri Krishnarjuna Yudhamu (1963)-Song_Booklet". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 23 January 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

Bibliography[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

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