Lalita (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1948, Lalita is a fantasy and drama film directed by Kalicharan Pattnaik, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. King Indradyumna completed a Temple at Puri, but cant find the living deity Nila Madhaba (Lord Jagannath). he send messengers in all directions to bring him the news about Lord Nila Madhaba. One Brahmin messenger Bidyapati comes across a Savara village in the dense forest and stays there as guest to the Savara King Biswabasu. Bidayapati gets the hearsay about Biswabasu, who, secretly keep the lord Nila Madhaba in a remote cave and worships. Bidyapati pretends to falls in love with Biswabasu's daughter Lalita and finally marry her. Lalita persuades her father to show her husband, the Lord. Biswabasu agrees and takes Bidyapati to the remote secrete cave. Bidyapati plans to take the deity to Puri, but the deity vanishes at last.
Who’s in it. Lalita stars Lokanatha Mishra, Giridhari Panda, Uma Goenka and Sumati Debi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Lalita 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 Lalita page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lalita tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lalita (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lalita change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lalita worth watching?
- Lalita holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lalita?
- Lalita stars Lokanatha Mishra, Giridhari Panda, Uma Goenka, Sumati Debi and Pankaj Nanda.
- When was Lalita released?
- Lalita was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.