Bhakta Prahalatha(1967)
'Bhakta Prahalatha' is a 1967 Indian Telugu-language devotional film directed by Chitrapu Narayana Rao. The film stars S. V. Ranga Rao as Hiranyakashipu, Anjali Devi as Leelavathi, and Baby Roja Ramani in the title role of Prahlada. It is based on the legend of Prahlada from the Bhagavata Purana, focusing on a young boy's unwavering devotion to Lord Vishnu. The film was produced by A. V. Meiyappan under the AVM Productions banner and was shot in Eastman Color, making it visually striking for its time. It was a commercial success, completing a 100-day theatrical run and winning the Nandi Award for Third Best Feature Film. The film was later dubbed into Tamil and Hindi with the same title.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1967
- Director
- Chitrapu Narayana Rao
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 42m 0
Storyline
A young boy named Prahlada is a devoted follower of Lord Vishnu. His father, the demon king Hiranyakashipu, hates Vishnu and demands that his son stop praying. When Prahlada refuses, his father tries to kill him in many ways. The boy's faith is tested, but Vishnu always saves him.
“Faith that even death cannot break”
