Kurukshetram (1977 film)

Kurukshetram
Directed byKamalakara Kameswara Rao
Written bySamudrala Jr.
(screenplay)
Tripuraneni Maharadhi (dialogues)
Produced byA. S. R. Anjaneyulu
Starring
CinematographyP. L. Roy
Edited byKotagiri Gopala Rao
Music byS. Rajeswara Rao
Production
company
Madhavi Padmalaya Combines
Release date
  • 14 January 1977 (1977-01-14)
Running time
168 min.
CountryIndia
LanguageTelugu

Kurukshetram is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Krishna, Sobhan Babu, Krishnam Raju, Jamuna, and Vijaya Nirmala. It was produced by A. S. R. Anjaneyulu, with Krishna serving as the presenter. The screenplay was written by Samudrala Jr., while the dialogues were penned by Tripuraneni Maharadhi. Notable supporting roles were played by Kaikala Satyanarayana, Anjali Devi, Jayaprada, Gummadi, and Chandra Mohan. The music was composed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao.[1]

The film was shot in various locations, including Mysore and Rajasthan, and is notable for its elaborate sets and innovative production techniques, particularly for its time. Despite underperforming at the Telugu box office, Kurukshetram found success with its Hindi dubbed version. The film is recognized for its technical superiority and craftsmanship.[2]

  1. ^ "45 ఏళ్ళ 'కురుక్షేత్రము'". NTV (in Telugu). 14 January 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
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