Balaraju (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film
Released in 1948, Balaraju is a drama and family film directed by Ghantasala Balaramaiah, running about 163 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Balaraju stars Nageshwara Rao Akkineni as Balaraju, Anjali Devi as Mohini and S. Varalakshmi as Seeta.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Balaraju page.
If you liked it. Fans of Balaraju tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Balaraju (1948)?
- In US, Balaraju is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Balaraju?
- Balaraju stars Nageshwara Rao Akkineni, Anjali Devi and S. Varalakshmi.
- When was Balaraju released?
- Balaraju was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 163 minutes.