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Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddhamu Story
The film begins at [[Dvārakā|Dwaraka]], where [[Narada]] walks on to [[Krishna]] and speaks about his sibling [[Subhadra]]’s nuptial. Thus, Krishna states the bridegroom is his equally gifted [[Arjuna]]. Hearing it, Narada is blissful and endorses the Parijatham flower to Krishna. He bestows it to his consort Rukmini, which irks vainglory Satyabhama, and Krishna pacifies her. On his back, [[Gandhara]] King Gaya acquaints Narada, who is proceeding to [[Brahma]] for a boon to be “classic history.” However, [[Balarama]] fixes Subhadra’s alliance with his ardent disciple [[Duryodhana]], though she disdains it. Krishna comforts and promises to knit her with Arjuna and schematically makes a comic game via Narada. During that time, Arjuna is making an around-the-Earth trip for one year and is conscious of the status quo. Accordingly, under the oversight of Krishna, Arjuna sets foot in Dwaraka in the guise of a saint. Balarama warmly welcomes him, assigns Subhadra for his ministrations, and the two write a romantic poem. Meanwhile, Balarama forwards bridal coordination with [[Kaurava]]. Ergo, Krishna hastens, covetously conducts Arjuna and Subhadra’s splice, and conveys them to [[Indraprastha]]. Balarama inflames it, but Krishna soothes him and moves to honor the groom’s family.
Whereat, Krishnarjuna visits [[Khandava Forest]] and comes across [[Agni]], who is a victim of indigestion. A concrete treatment is burning down Khandava, but he is hindered by [[Indra]] since his bestie [[Takshaka]] is residing therein. Agni bestows the divine weapons [[Sudarshana Chakra]] and [[Gandiva]] on them, and they triumph in the battle. Midway, upon going home, Krishna fulfills the ritual to [[Surya]]. At that point, Gaya wins the boon, flies in his aircraft, and inadvertently spits a betel leaf, which falls into Krishna’s hands. It infuriates Krishna, and he pledges to slay him when fear-struck Gaya hunts for cover, which is refused even by Brahma and [[Siva]]. Now, Narada gambits and frames Gaya to head to Arjuna. Unbeknownst, he too vows to shield Gaya, who crumbles, aware of the actuality, but stands firm. Besides, Krishna is despondent for being cognizant of Arjuna’s oath. So, he sends [[Akrura]] as an emissary to Arjuna. Subhadra also takes off for negotiations but to no avail. Exploiting it, Duryodhana and [[Karna]] ruse, firstly approach [[Pandava]] to support, which they deny. Next, they reach Krishna, who, too, expels them, announcing it is only a battle between Krishnarjuna. Accordingly, they take the field and encounter it. After almighty rows, war erupts, which causes severe catastrophe and is barred by Siva. At last, Krishna pardoned Gaya, proclaiming that he had made the play to test Arjuna’s skills for the upcoming [[Kurukshetra War]]. Finally, the movie ends happily with Siva blessing Gaya: “Whoever listens to his story [[Gayopakhyanam]] flourishes fearlessly irrespective of any danger.”

Director: K. V. Reddy
Cast (highlights): N. T. Rama Rao (Krishna), Akkineni Nageswara Rao (Arjuna), B. Saroja Devi
Genre: Hindu mythological
Notability: Based on the play ‘Gayopakhyanam’; Jayanthi Pictures; Pendyala’s music
Critical Reception: Classic Krishna–Arjuna saga with enduring popularity.
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