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Sri Krishna Satya Story
The film begins in Tretayuga when Rama breaks the Siva Dhanusu bow of Siva. He is adored by the Nagakanya Chandrasena, who is seized by Mahiravana, the king of Patalalanka. During the battle, Ravana calls Mahiravana, who pledges to slaughter Ramalakshmana by the next day. Aware of this, Anjaneya stays under surveillance, protecting Ramalakshmana. Mahiravana disguises himself as Vibhishana and abducts Ramalakshmana by transforming him into a statue. Outraged, Anjaneya reaches Pathalalanka and learns from Narada that Mahiravana’s spirit is merely camouflage. Anjaneya seeks Chandrasena’s aid, and in return, she asks for a vow that her god should be hers. Anjaneya agrees without knowing her wish. Chandrasena escapes after Rama kills Mahiravana. Rama later learns of her desire to marry him, which goes against the nature of his avatar, so he grants her a boon to be fulfilled in her incarnation as Satyabhama in Dwaparayuga.
Eras pass, and Rama reincarnates as Krishna, who marries Satyabhama as promised. Satyabhama, vainglorious and egotistic, desires to possess all of Krishna’s love. To teach her a lesson, Narada initiates the ritual Sri Krishna Tulabharam, where she tries to weigh Krishna with gold to regain him. Satyabhama fails, realizing devotion alone counts. She bows to Rukmini, who uses a Tulasidalam (basil leaf) to balance Krishna’s weight. Later, Krishna acts as an envoy of the Pandavas to the Kauravas, with Satyabhama appearing as his devotee. During the encounter, a demon tries to seize Krishna, who reveals his Viswaroopam, showing the entire universe within him. The movie concludes with Krishna preaching the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna.

Director: K. V. Reddy
Cast (highlights): N. T. Rama Rao (as Krishna), Jayalalithaa, S. V. Ranga Rao, Devika, Kanta Rao
Genre: Hindu mythological
Notability: Produced by N. Trivikrama Rao (R.K. Brothers); last film directed by K. V. Reddy; released 24 Dec 1971; won **Nandi Award (Second Best Feature Film)**; Jayalalithaa won **Filmfare Best Actress – Telugu (1972)**.
Critical Reception: Commercially successful devotional–mythological noted for Pendyala’s music and Marcus Bartley’s cinematography.
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