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Deepavali (1960)

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This Telugu Hindu mythological film follows Lord Krishna as he battles the demon Narakasura. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri in the lead roles.

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What happens

Deepavali (transl. Diwali) 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, (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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