Deepavali (1960 film)

Deepavali is a 1960 Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by K. Gopala Rao under the Aswaraja Pictures banner and directed by S. Rajinikanth. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Ghantasala. This is third film  of N. T. Rama Rao as Lord Krishna. The film is a box hit and celebrated 100 days, despite releasing only 6 days after Bhatti vikramarka. It was dubbed in 1974 in Kannada as Narakasura Vadhe,

Plot
The film begins with Narakasura born to Vishnu to Bhudevi at Varaha Avatar, a wild boar. He conducts a huge penance and acquires a boon that no one eliminates him except his mother. Thus, raged Naraka conquers the universe, drags away Aditi 's earrings with angels, and proceeds to his capital Prakjothishapuram. Nagadatta, his citizen, is an advent devotee of Vishnu; his son dies under a chariot in the imperial parade on Naraka's victory. Then, Nagadatta rebels and is seized even though his daughter Vasumati pleads for pardon. Grief-stricken, Vasumati dazes when a Saint curses her and transforms into a snake. Anyhow, in it, she frees her father when the Saint relieves Vasumati and guides them to carry on to Dwaraka of Krishna, which they do. Being aware of it, Naraka, in disguise, sets foot therein, knits Vasumati, and prisons Nagadatta. Despite being aware of this fact, she turns obedient to him. Since the demon monstrosities magnify Narada, Krishna entreaties him to destroy him, who claims it is impossible since his oath to Bhudevi. Meanwhile, Vasumati gives birth to Bhagadatta, who words Nagadatta to mold him as a disciple of Krishna. Overhearing it, furious Naraka arrests her too when Krishna appears to Nagadatta and assures him the devil's end is soon. Following this, the soldiers capture him and enlighten their veneration of him in the form of Narada. Here, Satyabhama gazes at Krishna's absence and accuses Narada of detaching them. At that point, Krishna divulges the ongoing state and raises the abomination in Satyabhama. Parallelly, begrudged Naraka abducts the teenage girls from Dwaraka in Krishna's attire, which affronts Krishna. Whereat, Satyabhama is exasperated towards Naraka, ascertaining the fact, and seeks vengeance. Concurrently, Nagadatta attempts to take flight with Vasumati when he is penalized by pulling out his eyes. However, he lands at Krishna, where all deities, saints, and humans implore him to cease Naraka. Ergo, Krishna declares war and moves on with Satyabhama as she is Bhudevi's trait. Bewaring it, infuriated Naraka reciprocates when Vasumati bars him, but he moves on assassinating her. Krishna pretends to faint during the war when Satyabhama takes charge and grounds Naraka. Thus, he realizes Satyabhama is his mother, Bhudevi, and he strives for forgiveness. At last, Satyabhama requests Krishna to induce their son's title immortal when Krishna announces the day as Diwali by lighting the lamps.

Cast

 * N. T. Rama Rao as Lord Krishna
 * Savitri as Sathyabhama and Bhoodevi
 * Krishna Kumari as Rukmini
 * S. V. Ranga Rao as Narakasura
 * Kanta Rao as Narada Maharshi
 * Ramana Reddy as Sishyasurudu
 * Gummadi as Nagadatta
 * S. Varalakshmi as Vasumathi
 * Rushyendramani as Deva Maata Aditi Devi

Soundtrack
Music composed by Ghantasala. Lyrics were written by Samudrala Sr. Music released by H.M.V. Audio Company.