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Kannada CINEMA · 1977
Babruvahana
ಬಭ್ರುವಾಹನ
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Overview
Babhruvahana, like Arjuna at the beginning of the Kurukshetra war, faces a moral dilemma. Can he risk harming his parents? While Chitarangada alerts Arjuna to shoot an arrow at their son and take advantage of Babhruvahana’s momentary lapse due to a sense of devotion towards them (as Arjuna did with Karna), Uluci, the Naga princess and yet another abandoned wife of Arjuna’s, reminds Babhruvahana of the teaching of the Kurukshetra battle that in the battlefield there is no space for feelings even towards parents. What Babhruvahana must do is to establish his mother’s good name and thereby his own character. This film captures this conflict spectacularly. The eerie parallels with the moral dilemmas of the great Mahabharata battle aside, here all the familial relationships (in particular, strong mothers and dutiful sons) become exaggerated and demand our attention.
A closer look
Babruvahana (1977) is a Kannada-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, War. Directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy. The cast includes B. Saroja Devi, Jayamala, Kanchana, Vajramuni. Runtime: 160 minutes.
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Babruvahana FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Babruvahana?
Babruvahana is listed as a Kannada-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Babruvahana?
Our source metadata lists 21 January 1977. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Babruvahana?
The listed director is Hunsur Krishnamurthy.
Who is in the cast of Babruvahana?
The available cast credits include B. Saroja Devi, Jayamala, Kanchana, Vajramuni, Ramakrishna. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Babruvahana?
The recorded runtime is 160 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Babruvahana?
The source lists these genres: Drama, War.
What is the original title of Babruvahana?
The original title in our source data is ಬಭ್ರುವಾಹನ. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Babruvahana about?
Babhruvahana, like Arjuna at the beginning of the Kurukshetra war, faces a moral dilemma. Can he risk harming his parents? While Chitarangada alerts Arjuna to shoot an arrow at their son and take advantage of Babhruvahana’s momentary lapse due to a sense of devotion towards them (as Arjuna did with Karna), Uluci, the Naga princess and yet another abandoned wife of Arjuna’s, reminds Babhruvahana of the teaching of the Kurukshetra battle that in the battlefield there is no space for feelings even towards parents. What Babhruvahana must do is to establish his mother’s good name and thereby his own character. This film captures this conflict spectacularly. The eerie parallels with the moral dilemmas of the great Mahabharata battle aside, here all the familial relationships (in particular, strong mothers and dutiful sons) become exaggerated and demand our attention.
