Balaraju
బాలరాజు
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ghantasala Balaramayya
- Screenplay & Story
- Samudrala Raghavacharya
- Original Title
- బాలరాజు
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
- Production Studios
- Pratibha Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ghantasala Balaramayya
Samudrala Raghavacharya
Ghantasala Balaramayya
Department Leadership Roster
Samudrala Raghavacharya
Screenplay
Ghantasala Balaramayya
Director
Ghantasala Balaramayya
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Balaraju
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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.
Who directed Balaraju?
Balaraju was directed by Ghantasala Balaramayya.
Who stars in Balaraju?
The principal cast of Balaraju includes Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Anjali Devi, S. Varalakshmi.
When was Balaraju released and how long is it?
Balaraju was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 2h 43m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Balaraju?
Balaraju holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).