Kurukshetra (1945): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1945 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1945, Kurukshetra is a historie, drama and fantasy film directed by R. Sharma, running about 154 minutes.
What it’s about. A combination of the epic story of the Mahabharata with contemporary social issues. It starts with a focus on a new social order, featuring three social workers, including Suvarnarekha, dedicated to eliminating idleness. The main narrative then unfolds by incorporating well-known mythological events like the Draupadi Swayamvar and the Sabha (Court) incident, progressing toward the Kurukshetra war. Throughout the film, these epic sequences are mixed with modern "social sequences" and philosophical lessons from the Bhagavad Gita in an attempt to address and provide solutions for national problems.
Who’s in it. Kurukshetra stars K.L. Saigal as Karna, Nawab Kashmiri, P. V. Narasimha Bharathi as Krishna and Radharani as Draupadi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Kurukshetra sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kurukshetra page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kurukshetra tend to enjoy Schindlers Liste, Der Soldat James Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge - Die Entscheidung and Green Book - Eine besondere Freundschaft.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Kurukshetra (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kurukshetra change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kurukshetra worth watching?
- Kurukshetra holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy historie, drama and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kurukshetra?
- Kurukshetra stars K.L. Saigal, Nawab Kashmiri, P. V. Narasimha Bharathi, Radharani and D. Balasubramaniam.
- When was Kurukshetra released?
- Kurukshetra was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 154 minutes.