Bhishma (1962 film)

Bhishma
DVD cover of Bheeshma film
Directed by	B. A. Subba Rao
Produced by	B. A. Subba Rao
Written by	Samudrala Jr. Aarudhra (Lyrics)
Starring	N.T. Rama Rao Anjali Devi Haranath Gummadi Venkateswara Rao Ramakrishna Dhulipala Kanta Rao Suryakantham
Music by	Saluri Rajeswara Rao
Release date	19 April 1962
Country	India
Language	Telugu

Bhishma or Bheeshma is a 1962 Telugu film based on the life of the great Mahabharata character Bhishma. It is produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. The title role is played by N. T. Rama Rao.

The life of Bhishma Pitamaha is the story for this film. It includes his birth to Santanu, how he became Bhishma from Devavrata, bringing Amba and Ambalika in Swayamvar for the marriage of his brother Vichitravirya, and his role of Kaurava kingdom and Mahabharata war and his demise. It means the entire Mahabharata in short format.

There are about 17 songs and poems in the film written by Aarudhra and music composed by Saluri Rajeswara Rao.