# Mayabazar (1957)

> A lavish Telugu Mahabharata fantasy turns a threatened young romance into a witty, magical celebration of family, fate, and theatrical spectacle.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/96846

## Facts

- Runtime: 181 min
- Genres: Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
- Director: Kadiri Venkata Reddy
- Cast: N.T. Rama Rao, S. V. Ranga Rao, Savitri, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Gummadi, Mukkamala, C S R Anjaneyulu, Relangi Venkata Ramaiah
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0249795/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, warm, whimsical, family viewing, classic cinema evening

## Synopsis

A magical tale of love and destiny unfolds in ancient Dwaraka, where divine intervention weaves a path for star-crossed lovers.

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