Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977)
Plot
Daana Veera Soora Karna (transl. Generous, heroic, and valiant Karna) is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film co-written, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his banner Ramakrishna Cine Studios. Based on the life of Karna from the Mahabharata, the film stars Rama Rao in three roles: the title character Karna, Duryodhana, and Krishna. The music was composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The film focuses on Karna's life, his deep loyalty to Duryodhana, and the moral dilemmas he faces. Duryodhana, traditionally portrayed as an antagonist in the Mahabharata, is shown here in a more positive light as a knowledgeable and loyal friend to Karna. This sympathetic portrayal of Duryodhana, first introduced in Rama Rao's earlier film Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam (1966), is expanded upon in Daana Veera Soora Karna. Produced on a budget of ₹10 lakh, Daana Veera Soora Karna became a significant commercial success, emerging as the highest-grossing Telugu film of its time with a distributor share of ₹1.5–2 crore. It is regarded as a classic in Telugu mythological cinema.
Daana Veera Soora Karna details
| Industry | Telugu |
|---|---|
| Year | 1977 |
| Genres | Music |
| Runtime | 3h 47m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | N. T. Rama Rao |
| Status | Released |
| Language | te |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Daana Veera Soora Karna about?
Daana Veera Soora Karna (transl. Generous, heroic, and valiant Karna) is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film co-written, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his banner Ramakrishna Cine Studios. Based on the life of Karna from the Mahabharata, the film stars Rama Rao in three roles: the title character Karna, Duryodhana, and Krishna. The music was composed by Pendyala Nageswara Rao. The film focuses on Karna's life, his deep loyalty to Duryodhana, and the moral dilemmas he faces. Duryodhana, traditionally portrayed as an antagonist in the Mahabharata, is shown here in a more positive light as a knowledgeable and loyal friend to Karna. This sympathetic portrayal of Duryodhana, first introduced in Rama Rao's earlier film Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam (1966), is expanded upon in Daana Veera Soora Karna. Produced on a budget of ₹10 lakh, Daana Veera Soora Karna became a significant commercial success, emerging as the highest-grossing Telugu film of its time with a distributor share of ₹1.5–2 crore. It is regarded as a classic in Telugu mythological cinema.
Who is in the cast of Daana Veera Soora Karna?
Daana Veera Soora Karna stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nandamuri Harikrishna, B. Saroja Devi, Prabha and is directed by N. T. Rama Rao. The full credited cast is listed above.
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How long is Daana Veera Soora Karna?
Daana Veera Soora Karna runs 3h 47m (227 minutes).
Who directed Daana Veera Soora Karna?
Daana Veera Soora Karna was directed by N. T. Rama Rao.
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