''Yasodha Krishna'' is a 1975 Indian
Telugu-language film directed by
C. S. Rao. The film features
Baby Sridevi and
Baby Rohini portraying young
Lord Krishna
Krishna (; Sanskrit: 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 wi ...
, with the latter making her on-screen debut as a child artiste at the age of five. The film also stars
Jamuna as
Yasodha and
S. V. Ranga Rao as
Kamsa
Kamsa (, ) was the tyrant ruler of the Vrishni kingdom, with its capital at Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura. He is variously described in Hindu texts, Hindu literature as either a human or an asura; The Puranas describe him as an asura, while ...
. ''Yasodha Krishna'' was later dubbed into
Kannada
Kannada () is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly in the state of Karnataka in southwestern India, and spoken by a minority of the population in all neighbouring states. It has 44 million native speakers, and is additionally a ...
under the same title. Notably, this film marked the final appearance of S. V. Ranga Rao, as it was released a year after his death, following the earlier release of his last Tamil film
''Sivakamiyin Selvan'' (1974).
Plot
The film depicts some of the events in the life of
Lord Krishna
Krishna (; Sanskrit: 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 wi ...
. It begins with the marriage of
Devaki and
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 ( ...
, the birth of Krishna, Krishna Leelalu and the killing of
Kamsa
Kamsa (, ) was the tyrant ruler of the Vrishni kingdom, with its capital at Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura. He is variously described in Hindu texts, Hindu literature as either a human or an asura; The Puranas describe him as an asura, while ...
by Krishna.
Cast
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Jamuna as
Yasodha
*
S.V. Ranga Rao as
Kamsa
Kamsa (, ) was the tyrant ruler of the Vrishni kingdom, with its capital at Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura. He is variously described in Hindu texts, Hindu literature as either a human or an asura; The Puranas describe him as an asura, while ...
*
Baby Rohini as
Child Lord Krishna
*
Baby Sridevi as Young Lord Krishna
*
Ramakrishna as Lord Krishna
*
S. Varalakshmi
*
Gummadi as
Nanda
*
Sridhar Sridhar is a given name that is also sometimes used as a surname. Notable people with this name include:
*Sridhar (actor), Indian actor in the Kannada film industry
*Anup Sridhar, badminton player
*C. V. Sridhar, screenwriter and film director
*Sri ...
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 ( ...
*
Krishna Kumari as
Devaki
*
Mikkilineni as
Ugrasena
*
Chandra Mohan as
Narada
Narada (, ), or Narada Muni, is a sage-divinity, famous in Hinduism, Hindu traditions as a travelling musician and storyteller, who carries news and enlightening wisdom. He is one of the Manasputra, mind-created children of Brahma, the creator ...
*
Manju Bhargavi as dancer
*
Rajanala Kaleswara Rao as
Indra
Indra (; ) is the Hindu god of weather, considered the king of the Deva (Hinduism), Devas and Svarga in Hinduism. He is associated with the sky, lightning, weather, thunder, storms, rains, river flows, and war. volumes
Indra is the m ...
*Arja Janardhana Rao
Soundtrack
The music was composed by
S. Rajeswara Rao.
*"Anna Chamimpu Manna" (Singer:
P. Susheela)
*"Chakkani vaaDe bhale Takkari vaaDe" (Singer: Ghantasala)
*"Kalayo Vaishanava Mayayo" (Singer: P. Susheela)
*"Kalyaana Vaibhogame Ilalo Kannula Vaikuntamu" (Singers: P. Susheela, B. Vasantha)
*"Manasu Doche Doravu Neeve" (Singers: P. Susheela and Vijayalaxmi Sharma)
*"Nallani Vaadu Padma Nayanammula Vaadu" (Singers: P. Susheela, B. Vasantha)
*"Nela Moodu Vaanalu Nilichi Kuriseyi" (Singers:
V. Ramakrishna, B. Vasantha)
*"Nomu Pandindi Maa Nomu Pandindi" (Singer: P. Susheela)
*"Oogindi Nalo Ananda Dola" (Singers: P. Susheela, B. Vasantha)
*"Paaliya Vachina Padathi Pootana" (Singers: Madhavapeddi Satyam and P. Susheela)
*"Ponnalu Virise Velalo Vennela Kuruse Relalo" (Singers: B. Vasantha and Vijayalaxmi Sharma)
*"Sarasarammulu Gadiche" - P. Susheela
*"Srungara Vathulara Siggela" (Singer: P. Susheela)
Reception
Reviewing the Tamil-dubbed version, Kousikan of ''
Kalki
Kalki (), also called Kalkin, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the Hinduism, Hindu god Vishnu. According to Vaishnavism, Vaishnava cosmology, Kalki is destined to appear at the end of the Kali Yuga, the last of the four ages i ...
'' appreciated the photography, colour and music.
References
External links
*{{IMDb title, 0187604
1970s Telugu-language films
1970s Indian films
1975 films
Hindu mythological films
Films based on the Bhagavata Purana