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Telugu CINEMA · 1948
Balaraju
బాలరాజు
Overview
The story begins in heaven a Devakanya Mohini and a Yaksha are in love. Indra, the ruler of Suvarloka, has an interest in Mohini. His emissary Kubera, unable to separate the lovers, curses Yaksha to be born as a human. Mohini refuses to bow to the wish of Indra, who then curses her to be born as a human and pine for her lover. The Yaksha, now Balaraju, is brought up by a shepherd. Mohini is found in a field by Kamma Naidu, who names her Sita and brings her up. As she grows up, pressure mounts on him to perform her marriage. Fearing that the wealth he had acquired after her arrival may disappear if she leaves him, he refuses to get her married and keeps her in a solitary tower in a forest.
A closer look
Balaraju (1948) is a Telugu-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Family. Directed by Ghantasala Balaramayya. The cast includes Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Anjali Devi, S. Varalakshmi. Runtime: 163 minutes.
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Balaraju FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Balaraju?
Balaraju is listed as a Telugu-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Balaraju?
Our source metadata lists 26 February 1948. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Balaraju?
The listed director is Ghantasala Balaramayya.
Who is in the cast of Balaraju?
The available cast credits include Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Anjali Devi, S. Varalakshmi. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Balaraju?
The recorded runtime is 163 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Balaraju?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Family.
What is the original title of Balaraju?
The original title in our source data is బాలరాజు. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Balaraju about?
The story begins in heaven a Devakanya Mohini and a Yaksha are in love. Indra, the ruler of Suvarloka, has an interest in Mohini. His emissary Kubera, unable to separate the lovers, curses Yaksha to be born as a human. Mohini refuses to bow to the wish of Indra, who then curses her to be born as a human and pine for her lover. The Yaksha, now Balaraju, is brought up by a shepherd. Mohini is found in a field by Kamma Naidu, who names her Sita and brings her up. As she grows up, pressure mounts on him to perform her marriage. Fearing that the wealth he had acquired after her arrival may disappear if she leaves him, he refuses to get her married and keeps her in a solitary tower in a forest.
