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Hindi CINEMA · 1982
Krishnanattam
Overview
Krishnattam or Krishnanattam (Play of Krishna) is a temple ritualistic art performed at Guruvayur Temple (Guruvayur 680101, Trishshur District, Kerala) by a troupe owned by Guruvayur Devasvam. The performance of Krishnattam is based on Krishnagiti, a poetic text in Sanskrit containing verses and stanzas, written by the Zamorin King Manavedan in 1654. The story of Krishna, described in Bhagavata, Mahabharata and Harivamsha is presented in Krishnattam as songs, dance and acting in a sequence of eight plays (Avataram, Kaliyamardanam, Rasakrida, Kamsavadham, Svayamvaram, Banayuddham, Vividavadham and Svayamvaram) in eight days.
A closer look
Krishnanattam (1982) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Documentary. Directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Runtime: 17 minutes.
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Krishnanattam FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Krishnanattam?
Krishnanattam is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Krishnanattam?
Our source metadata lists 1 January 1982. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Krishnanattam?
The listed director is Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
How long is Krishnanattam?
The recorded runtime is 17 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Krishnanattam?
The source lists these genres: Documentary.
What is Krishnanattam about?
Krishnattam or Krishnanattam (Play of Krishna) is a temple ritualistic art performed at Guruvayur Temple (Guruvayur 680101, Trishshur District, Kerala) by a troupe owned by Guruvayur Devasvam. The performance of Krishnattam is based on Krishnagiti, a poetic text in Sanskrit containing verses and stanzas, written by the Zamorin King Manavedan in 1654. The story of Krishna, described in Bhagavata, Mahabharata and Harivamsha is presented in Krishnattam as songs, dance and acting in a sequence of eight plays (Avataram, Kaliyamardanam, Rasakrida, Kamsavadham, Svayamvaram, Banayuddham, Vividavadham and Svayamvaram) in eight days.
