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Maya Bazaar
The film begins with the birthday celebrations of Sasirekha, the daughter of [[Balarama]] & [[Revati]], when her parents, [[Krishna]] & [[Rukmini]] and [[Subhadra]], bless her. On that occasion, Balarama promises Subhadra to knit Sasirekha with her son [[Abhimanyu]]. Following Subhadra & Abhimanyu backs to [[Hastinapur]]. From childhood, Sasirekha develops an eternal love for Abhimanyu. Years roll by, and Krishna returns from [[Indraprastha]] after completing “Rajasuya Yagam” by [[Yudhishthira|Dharmaraja]]. Here, Krishna endorses a bestowal of a lie detector, “Satya Peetam,” from Dharmaraja, which makes the person speak the truth to whoever stands on it. Sasirekha receives a box, “Priyadarshini,” which shows their favorite one that opens it. Sasirekha views Abhimanyu and Balarama sights [[Duryodhana]]. Since Revati is avaricious, she visualizes a lot of wealth. Startlingly, [[Shakuni]] appears to Krishna. Parallelly, Duryodhana avenges the mortification heaped on him in the Mayasabha. At this, Sakuni consoles him and lays out a stratagem by inviting Dharmaja for a dice game. He snatches their entire wealth with a subject to a massive scandal and expels them. On hearing it, enraged Balarama moves to Hastinapur to rectify the injustice. So, Shakuni ploys flatter him and seek a boon of nuptial approval between Sasirekha & Duryodhana’s son [[Laxman Kumara]] to detach [[Pandava]] & [[Yadava]]. Due to the circumstances, Abhimanyu & Subhadra reach [[Dvārakā|Dwarka]] when Revati looks at them in low regard. She even hinders Sasirekha’s closeness with Abhimanyu when Krishna says to take care of all. Balarama reveals the glad tidings on his back, which Sasirekha denies, but greedy Revati is on cloud nine.
Following, humiliated Subhadra & Abhimanyu quit for ‘’Dvatavanam’’. Krishna tactically diverts their path towards [[Ghatotkacha]]’s hermitage. Whereat, he laid the groundwork for imminent battle with his lieutenants, Chinnamaiah, Rambu, & Chambu. Abhimanyu enters his borders, where a brawl erupts between siblings, blowing over by cognizance of actuality. Ghatotkacha gives them a warm welcome and knowledge about the events of those who decide to wage war. At the urging of his mothers, [[Hidimbi]] & Subhadra, Ghatotkacha abandons his plans by trickery abducting Sasirekha from Dwaraka. He lands therein and holds everything under the illusion, which fails before Krishna and Ghatotkacha bow down. He edicts him to quash Kauravas’ intentions by knitting Lakshmana Kumara in Sasirekha’s form. Ghatotkacha arrives home with sleeping Sasirekha in her bed. He also schemes with Chinnamaiah, Rambu & Chambu to boomerang the wedding, purport Sasirekha’s form, and return to Dwaraka. Chinnamaiah creates a magical town with an illusory marketplace and palace. Currently, Kauravas resorts here when Ghatotkacha, Chinnamaiah, Rambu & Chambu wreak havoc, tease, and mock the bridal party—especially Lakshmana Kumara, his acolytes Saradhi, Sarma & Sastry. According to Krishna’s instructions, Ghatotkacha plans Sasirekha & Abhimanyu’s alliance at his hermitage. Parallelly, he is about to wedlock Lakshmana Kumara. Krishna appears in two places and triumphs over Sasirekha & Abhimanyu’s marriage. In Dwaraka, Sasirekha, in disguise, frightens the bridegroom, who collapses. At this point, Shakuni accuses Krishna when Satyaki, the cousin of Balarama Krishna, places “Satya Peetam.” Shakuni stands on it, which makes him involuntarily explain their wiles which enrages Balarama. Ghatotkacha then reveals his identity and throws away Kauravas in Hastinapur. Now, everyone steps into Ghatotkacha’s hermitage and blesses the newly wedded couple. At last, they thank Ghatotkacha, who credits Krishna as the mastermind behind everything. Finally, the movie ends happily, with Ghatotkacha chanting Krishna, who shows his “Viswaroopam,” the entire universe in him.

Director: K. V. Reddy
Cast (highlights): N. T. Rama Rao (Krishna), S. V. Ranga Rao (Ghatotkacha), A. N. R. (Abhimanyu), Savitri (Sasirekha)
Genre: Mythological fantasy
Notability: Frequently ranked among the greatest Telugu films; technical and narrative tour de force
Critical Reception: Timeless classic—celebrated for special effects, music, humor, and mythic reimagining.
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