Pandava Vanavasamu

Pandava Vanavasamu

Year: 1965

Runtime: 198 mins

Language: Telugu

Director: Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao

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After the Pandavas are forcefully exiled by their enemies, they must get together and fight back in order to reclaim their land.

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1

Pandavas complete Rajasuya Yaga

The Pandavas complete the Rajasuya Yaga and express gratitude to Krishna for his support. The ceremony strengthens their political standing and divine favor, setting the stage for subsequent conflicts. Krishna's presence underscores the theme of dharma guiding the heroes.

Before the dice game Indraprastha
2

Duryodhana humiliated at the Mayasabha

During the Mayasabha, Duryodhana is publicly humiliated by the Pandavas' prowess. Sakuni consoles him and hatches a plan to lure Yudhishthira into a dice game. The seed of future betrayal is planted.

After Rajasuya Yaga Hastinapura, Mayasabha
3

Dharmaaraju loses in dice game; Draupadi's humiliation

In a high-stakes dice game, Yudhishthira loses his kingdom, wealth, and even Draupadi. The court witnesses Draupadi's humiliation as she becomes a target of insult and abuse. The Pandavas' fortunes turn suddenly.

During first dice game Hastinapura, Kuru court
4

Exile declared after second dice loss

After a rematch, the Pandavas are exiled for twelve years, losing their homeland to the Kauravas. They must leave Hastinapura and begin a long, arduous journey in disguise and hardship. The exile tests their unity and resolve.

After second dice game From Hastinapura into exile forests
5

Bhima meets Anjaneya, retrieves Sowgandhika Pushpam

During exile, Bhima encounters Anjaneya (Hanuman) and is granted the Sowgandhika Pushpam to fulfill Draupadi's wish. This divine gift strengthens their morale and reinforces the idea that dharma guides their path. The moment blends mythic omen with the brothers' quest.

During exile Forest during exile
6

Duryodhana’s failed disruption; captured by Gandharva king

Duryodhana lingers near the Pandavas to disrupt their exile but is captured by Gandharva king Chitrasena. The capture magnifies the Pandavas' power even in exile and deepens the rivalrous tension. His fate becomes a tool in Krishna's evolving plan.

During exile Gandharva realm near exile camp
7

Rescue mission; pride wounded

Dharmaraju provides a rescue mission, dispatching Bhima and Arjuna to retrieve Duryodhana from captivity. The successful rescue underscores Krishna's subtle influence over events. Duryodhana's pride suffers as the Pandavas exert their resilience.

During exile Gandharva realm
8

Karna and Sakuni console Duryodhana

Karna and Sakuni console Duryodhana after the ordeal, recognizing Krishna's influence over the Pandavas. Duryodhana contemplates self-immolation but is urged to persevere, clinging to pride and calculation. The episode deepens the internal conflict within the Kaurava camp.

During exile Exile camp
9

Saindhava abducts Draupadi; Bhima intervenes

Saindhava abducts Draupadi after she rejects his advances. Bhima rescues her from danger, reaffirming the Pandavas' commitment to dharma. Dharmaraju orders Bhima to spare Saindhava, yet Bhima humiliates him and expels him from their presence.

During exile Exile camp vicinity
10

Kauravas plot to alienate Krishna; Sasirekha wedding plan

A parallel plot unfolds as the Kauravas try to alienate Krishna from the Pandavas by arranging Lakshmana Kumara's marriage to Sasirekha. Krishna advises Bhima to disrupt the wedding by sending Ghatothkacha to impersonate Sasirekha. The plan aims to sever the Krishna–Pandava alliance before it can solidify.

During political machinations Dwarka
11

Impersonation disrupts the wedding; Sasirekha weds Abhimanyu

Ghatothkacha impersonates Sasirekha and creates chaos to thwart the planned match. The ruse succeeds enough to derail the original wedding plan, and Sasirekha ultimately marries Abhimanyu, strengthening ties with the Pandavas. Krishna’s strategy proves effective in maintaining balance among the allies.

During the plot Wedding venue
12

Exile ends; Pandavas prepare to reclaim

The twelve-year exile reaches its end as the Pandavas complete their time in exile. They look forward to reclaiming their rightful place, guided by dharma and renewed confidence. The film closes with a sense of impending return to their kingdom.

End of exile Forest edge / readiness to return

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