Mayabazar (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1957, Mayabazar is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Kadri Venkata Reddy, running about 181 minutes.
What it’s about. The critically acclaimed Mayabazar is considered one of the enduring classics of Indian Cinema. The film was touted as a landmark achievement in Indian film's cinematography, art direction and visual effects with the technology available at the time.The music delivered by Saluri Rajeswara Rao (uncredited) and Ghantasala has been extremely popular. The film stars Gummadi Venkateswara Rao as Balarama, NTR as Krishna, ANR as Abhimanyu, S. V. Ranga Rao as Ghatotkacha, and Savitri as Vatsala/Sasirekha. A digitally remastered colour version was released in 2010.
Who’s in it. Mayabazar stars Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao as Krishna, S. V. Ranga Rao as Ghatotkacha, Savitri as Sasirekha and Nageshwara Rao Akkineni as Abhimanyu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Mayabazar has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt and Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mayabazar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mayabazar tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mayabazar (1957)?
- In US, Mayabazar is available to stream on Sun Nxt and Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mayabazar worth watching?
- Mayabazar holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mayabazar?
- Mayabazar stars Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, S. V. Ranga Rao, Savitri, Nageshwara Rao Akkineni and Gemini Ganesan.
- When was Mayabazar released?
- Mayabazar was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 181 minutes.