''Sri Krishnanjaneya Yuddham'' () is a 1972 Indian

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-language

Hindu mythological film This is a list of genres of literature and entertainment (film, television, music, and video games), excluding genres in the visual arts. ''Genre'' is the term for any category of creative work, which includes literature and other forms of art ...

, produced by D. N. Raju and directed by

C. S. Rao Chittajallu Srinivasa Rao (1924 – 8 December 2004) was an Indian actor, writer and director. He was the son of film director Chittajallu Pullayya. He directed around 65 films in the Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Oriya languages. He garnered ...

. 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, film director, film producer, screenwriter, film editor, philanthropist, and politician who served as the Chief Minister o ...

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and Rajanala, with music composed by

T. V. Raju Thotakura Venkata Raju (25 October 1921 – 20 February 1973), popularly known as T. V. Raju, was an Indian music composer who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. Known for his versatility and significant contributions to both mythological an ...

Plot

The film is based on Hindu mythology, showing

Hanuman Hanuman (; , ), also known as Maruti, Bajrangabali, and Anjaneya, is a deity in Hinduism, revered as a divine ''vanara'', and a devoted companion of the deity Rama. Central to the ''Ramayana'', Hanuman is celebrated for his unwavering devotio ...

's devotion to

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. Rama is brokenhearted as he is inept at separating Sita when she returns to her mother, Bhudevi. So, Anjaneya approaches Vasishta, stating that he endures any pain for his lord. Consequently,

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appears as a priest, declaring Ramavatar's fulfillment and asking him to return to

Vaikuntha Vaikuntha (), also called Vishnuloka (), and Tirunatu (Tirunāṭu) in Tamil language, Tamil, is the abode of Vishnu, the Parabrahman , supreme deity in the Vaishnavism, Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism,Gavin Flood, An Introduction to Hinduism' ( ...

. However, Rama is still bound to Anjaneya when Yama facilitates their split by ostracizing Anjaneya. Following, Rama merges into Vishnu, and Anjaneya lands at Gandhah Madava mountain. Eras roll by,

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arrives, and Rama takes incarnation as

Krishna Krishna (; Sanskrit language, Sanskrit: कृष्ण, ) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme God (Hinduism), Supreme God in his own right. He is the god of protection, c ...

Balarama Balarama (, ) is a Hindu god, and the elder brother of Krishna. He is particularly significant in the Jagannath tradition, as one of the triad deities. He is also known as Haladhara, Halayudha, Baladeva, Balabhadra, and Sankarshana. The fir ...

opposes his brother's charities and obstructs his opportunity to see them without permission. Besides, vainglory

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constantly trashes

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's character in the Ramayana, and after grounds

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, her arrogance prevails. Meanwhile,

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, Vishnu's vehicle, is hunting his daily prey, Naga Kanya. Whereat, Narada guides her to reach Krishna, who ushers her to Anjaneya. He shelters her when Garutmantha onslaughts, which reforms after, baffles him. Next, to edify Balarama & Satyabhama, Narada drives a game with Krishna's blessings to comprehend his tangible form. Once Anjaneya spots and seizes Yama for the whereabouts of his Lord, Narada replies that Rama's Avatar is time immemorial, and in current times, the lord is Krishna. Angered, Anjaneya proclaims that there is just one God in the universe: Rama. Here, Narada exaggerates that his chants Rama might consider Balarama, brother of Krishna. Being conscious of it, Anjaneya consigns an ordinance to alter Balarama's title. Hence, infuriated Balarama assaults whom he thwarts and backs with soul-searching. On the spot, exasperated Anjaneya attacks Dwaraka in the quest for Krishna. Narada requests Krishna to dress as Rama to cool him down when he affirms that Sita is vital. As of now, disguised Satyabhama approaches as such, but Anjaneya repudiates and boots her. Narada instructs her to plead with

Rukmini Rukmini (, ) is a Devi, Hindu goddess and the first queen of Krishna. She is described as the chief of Krishna's wives in Dvārakā. Rukmini is revered as the avatar of Lakshmi and is venerated primarily in Warkari, and Haridasa tradition, and ...

, which her pride impedes. Anyhow, she does so after witnessing Krishna's anger. The war begins between Krishna & Anjaneya, which leads to catastrophe. Then, Rukmini sheds light on Anjaneya that Rama & Krishna are one sole. At last, with the removal illusion, Anjaneya identifies Krishna as his lord and begs pardon. Finally, the movie ends happily, with Anjaneya chanting Krishna.

Cast

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as Sathyabhama * S. V. Ranga Rao as

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Maharshi * Rajanala as

Lord Hanuman Hanuman (; , ), also known as Maruti, Bajrangabali, and Anjaneya, is a deity in Hinduism, revered as a divine ''vanara'', and a devoted companion of the deity Rama. Central to the ''Ramayana'', Hanuman is celebrated for his unwavering devotio ...

* Raja Babu as Vasanthaka *

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Dharma Raju * Mikkilineni as

Vasudeva Vasudeva (; Sanskrit: वसुदेव ), also called Anakadundubhi (''anakas'' and ''dundubhis'' both refer to ''drums'', after the musicians who played these instruments at the time of his birth), is the father of the Hindu deities Krishna ( ...

* Mukkamala as

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*Arja Janardhan Rao as

*Tyagaraju as

Santha Kumari Santha Kumari (born Vellaala Subbamma; 17 May 1920 – 16 January 2006) was an Indian musical artist and actress. She was married to the Telugu film director and producer P. Pullayya. Early years Vellaala Subbamma was born in Proddatur tow ...

Yashoda Yashoda (, ) is the foster-mother of Krishna and the wife of Nanda. She is described in the Puranic texts of Hinduism as the wife of Nanda, the chieftain of Gokul, and the sister of Rohini. According to the Bhagavata Purana, Krishna was bo ...

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Roja Ramani Roja Ramani (also known as Chemparathy Shobana) is an Indian actress and dubbing artist who predominantly worked in Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil films. She was a child actor and her debut movie was '' Bhakta Prahlada'' (1967) for which she r ...

*Sandhya Rani *Leela Rani *Vijaya Bhanu * Y. Vijaya

Soundtrack

Music composed by

References

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* {{IMDb title, 0261996 1972 films Films based on the Mahabharata Films scored by T. V. Raju Hindu mythological films Films directed by C. S. Rao