Nara Narayana (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1939, Nara Narayana is a drama film directed by Jyotish Bandyopadhyay.
What it’s about. Lord Krishna visits Suryapith with his friend Akrur, where they meet Satyabhama, the daughter of Satrajeet. Akrur proposes to Satyabhama, but she addresses him as a brother, leading him to resent Krishna. Satyabhama, however, falls in love with Krishna. Unaware, Satrajeet arranges Satyabhama’s marriage with Kritabarma. Meanwhile, Jarasandha, the king of Magadh, desires the Syamantak gem to win Jambavati’s hand in marriage. His ally, Satadhanya, also covets Satyabhama. When Satadhanya attacks Satrajeet to seize the gem, Krishna intervenes, defeating him and protecting Satrajeet and Satyabhama. However, Satrajeet distrusts Krishna, hiding the gem with his brother, Prasan. When Prasan is killed by Jarasandha’s spy, who is then slain by Jambavan, Krishna retrieves the gem from Jambavan after defeating him. Later, during Krishna and Satyabhama's wedding, Satyabhama and Akrur kill Satrajeet to seize the gem but are ultimately defeated by Krishna.
Who’s in it. Nara Narayana stars Ranibala as Jayanti, Dhiraj Bhattacharya as Shree Krishna, Tulsi Chakraborty as Jambaban and Ahindra Choudhury as Satrajit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Nara Narayana 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 Nara Narayana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nara Narayana tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nara Narayana (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nara Narayana change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nara Narayana worth watching?
- Nara Narayana holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Nara Narayana?
- Nara Narayana stars Ranibala, Dhiraj Bhattacharya, Tulsi Chakraborty, Ahindra Choudhury and Jahar Ganguly.
- When was Nara Narayana released?
- Nara Narayana was released in 1939.