Krishnarjuna(2008)
Krishnarjuna is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language fantasy comedy film directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Vishnu Manchu as Arjun, Mamta Mohandas as Sathya, and Nagarjuna Akkineni in a special appearance as Lord Krishna. The story follows Arjun, a poor orphan born in a temple, who is tricked into marriage by a cruel landlord planning his murder. Lord Krishna intervenes to protect Arjun, granting him divine assistance. The film blends comedy, romance, and devotional elements. It was produced by M. Mohan Babu under Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures and 24 Frames Factory. The music was composed by M.M. Keeravani. The film received mixed reviews but was noted for Nagarjuna's performance. It was released on February 1, 2008.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2008
- Director
- P. Vasu
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A poor orphan named Arjun is forced to marry a rich landlord's sister. The landlord plans to kill Arjun after the wedding. But Lord Krishna appears and becomes Arjun's protector. Can Arjun survive the landlord's evil plans with God's help?
“Faith can move mountains.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Krishnarjuna
Cast reunions in this film: Brahmanandam & M. S. Narayana (79 films together), Brahmanandam & Sunil Varma (48 films together), Brahmanandam & Venu Madhav (42 films together), Nassar & Brahmanandam (37 films together), M. S. Narayana & Venu Madhav (28 films together), and M. S. Narayana & Sunil Varma (27 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Krishnarjuna' is a portmanteau, combining the names of the Hindu deities Krishna and Arjuna, reflecting the dual divine intervention theme.
- Director P. Vasu is known for remaking his own successful Tamil films in Telugu, and this movie followed that pattern, though it was not a major box office hit.
- The movie features a cameo by veteran actor Mohan Babu in a pivotal role, adding star power despite not being the lead.
- It was one of the early 2000s Telugu films that heavily incorporated mythological elements into a contemporary family drama setting.
- The soundtrack by composer Mani Sharma included a devotional song that gained some popularity in temple festivals and radio plays at the time.
- Parts of the film were shot in picturesque locations in Andhra Pradesh, including temples, to enhance the spiritual backdrop of the story.
- The plot device of astrological predictions driving the conflict was a common trope in director P. Vasu's family-oriented films during that era.