that in addition to better technology, the stellar performances of Ranga Rao, Anjali and Ramani set it apart. Reviewing the Tamil version, Kalki praised it for the colour sequences, photography and Ramani's performance. Bhaktha Prahlada was a commercial success, completing a 100-day theatrical run. It received the Nandi Award for Third Best Feature Film in 1967. Other versions The film was dubbed into Tamil with the same title and into Hindi as Bhakt Prahlad, with scenes related to Chanda-Amarka re-shot with different actors. A. Karunanidhi and T. S. Balaiah played Chanda-Amarka in the Tamil version, and were replaced by Rajendra Nath and Dumal in the Hindi version. The Tamil version had dialogues by Aaroor Dass, and was distributed by AVM themselves. The Tamil and Hindi versions were released on 24 March and 2 November 1967, respectively. The Kannada version, also entitled Bhakta Prahlada, was released by AVM on 26 March 1974. Notes References Bibliography External links 1960s Telugu-language films 1967 films AVM Productions films Films about Hinduism Films about Prahlada Films based on the Bhagavata Purana Films directed by Chitrapu Narayana Rao Films scored by S. Rajeswara Rao Hindu mythological films