{
  "id": 6851020,
  "title": "Karan Johar To Reportedly Produce A Film On Radha And Krishna; Here's A Look At Successful Mythological Movies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/karan-johar-to-reportedly-produce-a-film-on-radha-and-krishna-heres-a",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T02:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/karan-johar-to-reportedly-produce-a-film-on-radha-and-krishna-heres-a-look-at-successful-mythological-movies"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian cinema is increasingly embracing mythology and faith-based stories, captivating audiences beyond its usual demographic. Karan Johar's Dharma Productions is reportedly developing a film on Radha and Krishna, a significant shift for a studio historically known for contemporary and urban narratives. This aligns with a growing trend of audience support for stories tied to Indian traditions, a testament to their continued relevance in contemporary cinema.\n\nThe success of movies like \"Hanuman Ansh,\" based on Neem Karoli Baba's life, which grossed over Rs 153.20 crore in India, and \"Mahavatar Narasimha,\" which exceeded the Rs 300 crore mark worldwide, demonstrates the market's appetite for faith-based narratives. These films, ranging from small-budget dramas to animation, underscore the potential of this genre.\n\n\"Laalo - Krishna Sada Sahaayate,\" a Gujarati devotional drama produced on a modest budget, broke the Rs 100 crore worldwide barrier, proving that a compelling story and word-of-mouth endorsement can overcome financial constraints. Similarly, \"Mahaprabhu Jagannath,\" an animated film focusing on Lord Jagannath, showcased the power of multilingual releases in expanding a film's reach and resonating with a broader audience.\n\nEven classics like \"Jai Santoshi Maa,\" released in 1975, remain relevant, establishing the commercial potential of devotional cinema long before the recent surge. These examples indicate a broad-based interest in mythology-centric films, suggesting a stable and promising market segment for Indian cinema.",
  "summary": "Mythology and faith-based stories are finding a growing audience in Indian cinema. The trend is now attracting not just regional filmmakers and animation studios, but also established names from mainstream Bollywood. Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions is reportedly developing a film on Radha and Krishna, directed by Avane Srimannarayana filmmaker Sachin Ravi. The project marks a new direction for a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}