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&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;New page&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div&gt;{{Use Indian English|date=April 2026}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{short description|2026 Indian film by Hardik Gajjar}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2026}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{Infobox film&lt;br /&gt;
| name           =Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam)&lt;br /&gt;
| image          =Krishnavataram_Part_1_The_Heart.jpg&lt;br /&gt;
| caption        = Theatrical release poster&lt;br /&gt;
| based_on       = &amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[Brahma Vaivarta Purana]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039; by [[Vyasa]]&lt;br /&gt;
| director       = Hardik Gajjar&lt;br /&gt;
| writer         =Hardik Gajjar&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Prakash Kapadia&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Raam Mori&lt;br /&gt;
| producer       =Sajan Raj Kurup&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Shobha Sant&lt;br /&gt;
| starring       = [[Siddharth Gupta]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Sanskruti Jayana&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Sushmitha Bhat]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Nivaashiyni Krishnan&lt;br /&gt;
| cinematography =[[Ayananka Bose]]&lt;br /&gt;
| editing        = &lt;br /&gt;
| music          = [[Irshad Kamil]]&lt;br /&gt;
| studio         =Creativeland Studios Entertainment&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;Athasrikatha Motion Pictures&lt;br /&gt;
| distributor    = [[AA Films]]&lt;br /&gt;
| released       = {{Film date|2026|05|07|df=y}}&lt;br /&gt;
| runtime        = 150 minutes&lt;br /&gt;
| country        = India&lt;br /&gt;
| language       = Hindi&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Tamil&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Telugu&lt;br /&gt;
| budget         = {{INR}}80–120 crore&lt;br /&gt;
| gross          = {{INR}}9.80 crore&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web |title=Krishnavataram Part 1 Collection|url=https://tenvow.com/box-office/krishnavataram-part-1-collection-budget-ott/|website=tenvow.com|access-date=7 May 2026 |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam)&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; is a 2026 Indian [[devotional film]] written and directed by Hardik Gajjar and produced by Sajan Raj Kurup and Shobha Sant under the banner of Creativeland Studios Entertainment and Athasrikatha Motion Pictures. The film is the first installment in the &amp;#039;&amp;#039;Krishnavataram trilogy&amp;#039;&amp;#039;. The film stars [[Siddharth Gupta]], Sanskruti Jayana, [[Sushmitha Bhat]] and Nivaashiyni Krishnan. It has music composed by [[Irshad Kamil]], cinematography by [[Ayananka Bose]].&lt;br /&gt;
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The film is based on the [[Hinduism|Hindu]] [[Sanskrit]] text [[Brahma Vaivarta Purana]] written by [[Vyasa]] covering the events that took place after Lord [[Krishna]] separation from [[Radha]] and his life with his consorts [[Rukmini]] and [[Sathyabhama]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=First Trailer for ‘Krishnavataram’ Brings Divine Love Story to Global Screens|url=https://rollingstoneindia.com/krishnavataram-trailer-launch-new-film/|work=rollingstoneindia.com|date=15 April 2026|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The film shows Krishna&amp;#039;s life from Sathyabhama&amp;#039;s perspective.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=Krishnavataram Part 1 Movie Review: Krishna&amp;#039;s mythology story gets a fresh contemporary twist|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/movie-review/krishnavataram-part-1-movie-review-krishna-s-mythology-story-gets-a-fresh-contemporary-twist-1242|work=www.indiatvnews.com|date=8 May 2026|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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The film was officially launched on 9 August 2024. It was initially titled &amp;#039;&amp;#039;Shri Radha Ramanam&amp;#039;&amp;#039; in all three languages, but was later released under the title &amp;#039;&amp;#039;Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam)&amp;#039;&amp;#039; in all languages.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=hardikgajjarfilms|url=https://www.instagram.com/hardikgajjarfilms/reels/|work=[[Instagram]]|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam)&amp;#039;&amp;#039; was released worldwide on 7 May 2026 and received positive reviews from critics, praising its music, visual elements, costumes, performances (especially Siddharth, Sanskruti, Sushmitha and Nivaashiyni). But some criticised the first half of the film as &amp;quot;slow and monotonous&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Plot ==&lt;br /&gt;
Lord [[Krishna]] who dies after an arrow struck him by an hunter named Jara. Krishna exists in a state between two realms because he needs to end his earthly existence before he progresses to his next phase of life. The emotional atmosphere shows their eternal bond because [[Radha]] his divine love exists as a permanent memory.&lt;br /&gt;
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Coming to present day, a young modern man in the [[21st century]] who questions God&amp;#039;s existence through his logical and scientific and rational thoughts in the [[Jagannath Temple]] at [[Puri]]. The priest answers the request by telling Krishna&amp;#039;s life.&lt;br /&gt;
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The main storyline takes place in [[Dvārakā]] where Krishna rules as &amp;#039;&amp;#039;Dwarkadish&amp;#039;&amp;#039; (King of Dvārakā) while he manages his divine duties and his human relationships. He also notices [[Sathyabhama|Sathyabhama&amp;#039;s]] emotional perspective because she experiences love while she feels insecure and devoted to someone until she reaches her realizatdion.&lt;br /&gt;
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Satyabhama&amp;#039;s relationship with Krishna while showing Krishna&amp;#039;s relationships with [[Rukmini]] and Radha, which demonstrate three types of love: spiritual, emotional, and eternal love. Radha represents divine love that exists outside of time while Satyabhama portrays human relationship conflicts and emotional attachment.&lt;br /&gt;
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== Cast ==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Cast listing|&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Siddharth Gupta]] as [[Krishna]], [[Dashavatara|8th avatar]] of [[Vishnu]], king of [[Dvārakā]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Sanskruti Jayana as [[Sathyabhama]], avatar of [[Bhumi (goddess)|Bhumi]], third wife of Krishna&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sushmitha Bhat]] as [[Radha]], avatar of [[Lakshmi]], Krishna&amp;#039;s partner/soul&lt;br /&gt;
* Nivaashiyni Krishnan as [[Rukmini]], avatar of [[Lakshmi]], chief wife of Krishna, queen of [[Dvārakā]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Jantee Hazarika as [[Jambavati]], avatar of [[Lakshmi]], second wife of Krishna&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Karthik Jayaram]] as [[Satrajit]], Sathyabhama&amp;#039;s father&lt;br /&gt;
* Amanjot Singh as [[Balarama]], Krishna&amp;#039;s elder brother&lt;br /&gt;
* Akshara Shivakumar as [[Subhadra]], Krishna&amp;#039;s younger half-sister &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Govind Namdev]] as [[Vasudeva]], Krishna&amp;#039;s father&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Zarina Wahab]] as [[Devaki]], Krishna&amp;#039;s mother&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kumud Mishra]] as [[Kamsa]], Krishna&amp;#039;s evil uncle&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ashutosh Rana]] as [[Narada]], messenger of the [[Deva (Hinduism)|Devas]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Pankaj Tripathi]] as [[Vyasa]], author of [[Mahābhārata]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Rajesh Sharma]] as [[Akrura]], Krishna&amp;#039;s uncle&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Manoj Joshi]] as [[Ugrasena]], Kamsa&amp;#039;s father&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Deepak Dobriyal]] as [[Sudama]], Krishna&amp;#039;s childhood friend&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Anup Soni]] as [[Dhritarashtra]], blind king of [[Hastinapur]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Smrithi Srikanth as [[Draupadi]], wife of the [[Pandava]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tota Roy Chowdhury]] as [[Arjuna]], third brother of [[Pandava]] (cameo appearance)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jackie Shroff]] as [[Priest]] (cameo appearance)&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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== Production ==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Development ===&lt;br /&gt;
The film was officially announced on 9 August 2024 by the director and production house, with a small glimpse teaser of the title of the film then titled &amp;#039;&amp;#039;Shri Radha Ramanam&amp;#039;&amp;#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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In April 2026, a motion poster and the offical film trailer was released by the makers at [[Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex]] in [[Mathura district]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=Krishnavataram Part 1 Trailer Out; Netizens Call It ‘Wildcard Entry’ And ‘Better Than Ramayana’ Teaser|url=https://www.thedailyjagran.com/entertainment/news/krishnavataram-part-1-trailer-out-netizens-call-it-wildcard-entry-and-better-than-ramayana-teaser-10308108|work=www.thedailyjagran.com|date=15 April 2026|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=Krishnavataram Part 1 trailer unveiled at Mathura&amp;#039;s Krishna Janmabhoomi|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/krishnavataram-part-1-trailer-unveiled-at-mathuras-krishna-janmabhoomi-2899428-2026-04-21|work=India Today|date=21 April 2026|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=Krishnavataram Trailer Unveiled; First Part Of Trilogy Set For May 2026 Release|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/krishnavataram-trailer-unveiled-first-part-of-trilogy-set-for-may-2026-release-83205.html|work=www.filmfare.com|date=16 April 2026|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
===Casting===&lt;br /&gt;
{{Multiple image&lt;br /&gt;
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| total_width       = 300&lt;br /&gt;
| image1            = Siddharth Gupta interacting with the media.jpg&lt;br /&gt;
| image2            =Sushmitha Bhat latest.jpg&lt;br /&gt;
| footer            = [[Siddharth Gupta]] (left) portrays [[Krishna]], while [[Sushmitha Bhat]] (right) portrays [[Radha]] in lead roles.&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
Actor [[Siddharth Gupta]] who is known for his roles in [[Hindi]] films was signed up to play the lead role as [[Krishna]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=Krishnavataram: Siddhant Chaturvedi Supports Siddharth Gupta’s Grand Adventure: May Your Path Shine Brightly...|url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/siddhant-chaturvedi-excited-for-krishnavataram-part-1-article-154165691|work=www.zoomtventertainment.com|date=25 April 2026|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web|title=Latest News, Videos and Photos of Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam) {{!}} Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/krishnavataram-part-1-the-heart/movieshow/130353595.cms|access-date=18 April 2026|website=The Times of India}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; [[Kannada]] actress [[Sushmitha Bhat]] was chosen for the lead female role as [[Radha]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=Nagarjuna Akkineni praises Krishnavataram trailer, cheers Sushmitha Bhat’s role as Radha|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/nagarjuna-akkineni-praises-krishnavataram-trailer-cheers-sushmitha-bhat-s-role-as-radha-article-13903237.html|work=www.moneycontrol.com|date=29 April 2026|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; [[Singaporean]] television actress and &amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[Bigg Boss (Tamil TV series) season 6|Bigg Boss Tamil 6]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039; fame Nivaashiyni Krishnan was chosen for [[Rukmini]] and former chief minister of [[Gujarat]], [[Anandiben Patel]] granddaughter Sanskruti Jayana made her debut in the film industry with role of [[Sathyabhama]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=EXCLUSIVE: Former Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel’s granddaughter Sanskruti Jayana makes her grand debut in Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-former-gujarat-chief-minister-anandiben-patels-granddaughter-sanskruti-jayana-makes-her-grand-debut-in-krishnavataram-part-1-the-heart/|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=16 April 2026|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=Krishnavataram: Former Gujarat CM who succeeded Modi has granddaughter making grand acting debut as Satyabhama|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/krishnavataram-former-gujarat-cm-who-succeeded-modi-has-granddaughter-making-grand-acting-debut-as-satyabhama/articleshow/130304691.cms?from=mdr|work=economictimes|date=16 April 2026|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Kannada actor [[Karthik Jayaram]] was also later cast in the film.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=Jayaram Karthik eyes wider canvas with his next, Krishnavataram|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/16/kannadanews2026apr16jayaram-karthik-eyes-wider-canvas-with-his-next-krishnavataram|work=New Indian Express|date=16 April 2026|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=Forget Ramayana, Krishnavataram can be biggest film on Indian epic, here are four key hints from trailer that will leave you stunned|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/photo-gallery-forget-ramayana-krishnavataram-can-be-biggest-film-on-indian-epic-here-are-five-key-hints-from-trailer-that-will-leave-you-stunned-3206606#goog_rewarded|work=www.dnaindia.com|date=16 April 2026|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
== Music ==&lt;br /&gt;
The film&amp;#039;s soundtrack and background score are composed by [[Irshad Kamil]] for [[Hindi]] and Prasad S for [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]]. The album was released in all three languages, [[Hindi]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]]. The first single, &amp;quot;Prem Ki Leela&amp;quot;, was released on 22 April 2026.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=‘Prem Ki Leela’ from Krishnavataram is a soul-stirring anthem of divine love|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2026/Apr/23/prem-ki-leela-from-krishnavataram-is-a-soul-stirring-anthem-of-divine-love|work=New Indian Express|date=23 April 2026|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=The soul-stirring album of Krishnavatram is out, brings together the iconic voices Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan, Shreya Ghosal, Neeti Mohan, Javed Ali and more|url=https://www.iwmbuzz.com/movies/releases-movies/the-soul-stirring-album-of-krishnavatram-is-out-brings-together-the-iconic-voices-sonu-nigam-sunidhi-chauhan-shreya-ghosal-neeti-mohan-javed-ali-and-more/2026/04/29|work=www.iwmbuzz.com|date=29 April 2026|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The music rights were acquired by [[Saregama]].&lt;br /&gt;
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{{tracklist&lt;br /&gt;
| extra_column = Singer(s)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
| headline = Hindi&lt;br /&gt;
| title1 = Prem Ki Leela&lt;br /&gt;
| extra1 = [[Shreya Ghoshal]], [[Javed Ali]], Suvarna Tiwari&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics1 =Irshad Kamil	&lt;br /&gt;
| length1 = 2:39&lt;br /&gt;
| title2 = Kunj Bihari&lt;br /&gt;
| extra2 = Prasad S&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics2 =Irshad Kamil	&lt;br /&gt;
| length2 = &lt;br /&gt;
| title3 =Shyamal Sanware&lt;br /&gt;
| extra3 = [[Sonu Nigam]], [[Neeti Mohan]], Prasad S&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics3 =Irshad Kamil	&lt;br /&gt;
| length3 = 5:37&lt;br /&gt;
| title4 =Mukhda Dikha Jaiyo&lt;br /&gt;
| extra4 = [[Shweta Mohan]]&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics4 =Irshad Kamil	&lt;br /&gt;
| length4 = &lt;br /&gt;
| title5 =Mann Ki Dasha&lt;br /&gt;
| extra5 =Shreya Ghoshal&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics5 =Irshad Kamil	&lt;br /&gt;
| length5 = &lt;br /&gt;
| title6 =Shubh Din Aayo&lt;br /&gt;
| extra6 = Shweta Mohan, [[Abby V]], Shivam Singh&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics6 =Irshad Kamil	&lt;br /&gt;
| length6 = &lt;br /&gt;
| title7 =Krishna Govinda&lt;br /&gt;
| extra7 = [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics7 =Irshad Kamil	&lt;br /&gt;
| length7 = &lt;br /&gt;
| title8 =Anth Mein Aarambh&lt;br /&gt;
| extra8 = Sonu Nigam&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics8 =Irshad Kamil	&lt;br /&gt;
| length8 = &lt;br /&gt;
| total_length  = 36:26&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{tracklist&lt;br /&gt;
| extra_column = Singer(s)&lt;br /&gt;
| headline = Tamil&lt;br /&gt;
| title1 = Kaadhalin Leelai&lt;br /&gt;
| extra1 = Haripriya, Pavithra Chari, Shibi Srinivasan&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics1 =Naveen Bharathi&lt;br /&gt;
| length1 = 2:39&lt;br /&gt;
| title2 = Radha Krishna&lt;br /&gt;
| extra2 = [[Sai Vignesh]]&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics2 =Naveen Bharathi&lt;br /&gt;
| length2 = &lt;br /&gt;
| title3 =Kannanin Ekkathil&lt;br /&gt;
| extra3 = Reshma Shyam, Sreekanth Hariharan&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics3 = Naveen Bharathi&lt;br /&gt;
| length3 = 5:36&lt;br /&gt;
| title4 =Kaadhal Soozhum Vannam&lt;br /&gt;
| extra4 =Aparna Harikumar &lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics4 = Naveen Bharathi&lt;br /&gt;
| length4 =&lt;br /&gt;
| title5 =Manadhin Nilai &lt;br /&gt;
| extra5 =Haripriya&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics5 = Naveen Bharathi&lt;br /&gt;
| length5 =&lt;br /&gt;
| title6 =Thirunaal Varugai&lt;br /&gt;
| extra6 =Aparna Harikumar, Keshav Vinod, Sudharsan Hemaram&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics6 = Naveen Bharathi&lt;br /&gt;
| length6 =&lt;br /&gt;
| title7 =Krishna Govinda&lt;br /&gt;
| extra7 =Malavika Rajhesh&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics7 = Naveen Bharathi&lt;br /&gt;
| length7 =&lt;br /&gt;
| title8 =Mudivile Aarambam&lt;br /&gt;
| extra8 =Sreekanth Hariharan&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics8 = Naveen Bharathi&lt;br /&gt;
| length8 =&lt;br /&gt;
| total_length  = 36:36&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{tracklist&lt;br /&gt;
| extra_column = Singer(s)&lt;br /&gt;
| headline = Telugu&lt;br /&gt;
| title1 = Prema Leela&lt;br /&gt;
| extra1 =Sireesha Bhagavatula, Pavithra Chari, Shibi Srinivasan&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics1 =Irshad Kamil	&lt;br /&gt;
| length1 = 2:39&lt;br /&gt;
| title2 = Radha Krishna&lt;br /&gt;
| extra2 =[[Sai Vignesh]]&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics2 =Phanideep Viswanadha&lt;br /&gt;
| length2 =&lt;br /&gt;
| title3 =Shyaama Sundara &lt;br /&gt;
| extra3 =Reshma Shyam, Sreekanth Hariharan&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics3 =Phanideep Viswanadha&lt;br /&gt;
| length3 = 5:36&lt;br /&gt;
| title4 =Vethike Kanule&lt;br /&gt;
| extra4 =Disha Prakash&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics4 =Phanideep Viswanadha&lt;br /&gt;
| length4 = &lt;br /&gt;
| title5 =Manse Nadipe&lt;br /&gt;
| extra5 = Sireesha Bhagavatula &lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics5 =Phanideep Viswanadha&lt;br /&gt;
| length5 = &lt;br /&gt;
| title6 =Vache Subha Dinam &lt;br /&gt;
| extra6 = Disha Prakash, Keshav Vinod, Sudharsan Hemaram&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics6 =Phanideep Viswanadha&lt;br /&gt;
| length6 = &lt;br /&gt;
| title7 =Krishna Govinda&lt;br /&gt;
| extra7 =Soujanya Bhagavatula&lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics7 =Phanideep Viswanadha&lt;br /&gt;
| length7 = &lt;br /&gt;
| title8 =Anthame Aarambhamu&lt;br /&gt;
| extra8 = Sreekanth Hariharan &lt;br /&gt;
| lyrics8 =Phanideep Viswanadha&lt;br /&gt;
| length8 = &lt;br /&gt;
| total_length  = 36:35&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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== Release ==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam)&amp;#039;&amp;#039; was released in theatres on 7 May 2026.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=Krishnavataram trailer unveiled at Krishna Janmabhoomi ahead of May 7 release, watch|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/krishnavataram-trailer-unveiled-at-krishna-janmabhoomi-ahead-of-may-7-release-watch/|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=16 April 2026|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; It was reported that the film would be released in three languages, including dubbed versions worldwide.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=Indian Epic ‘Krishnavataram’ Lines Up Worldwide Multilingual Release, English Version to Follow (EXCLUSIVE)|url=https://variety.com/2026/film/news/indian-epic-krishnavataram-worldwide-multilingual-release-1236729228/|work=variety.com|date=25 April 2026|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news|title=&amp;#039;Krishnavataram’: Cinematic tribute to Lord Krishna set for grand release in May 2026|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/krishnavataram-cinematic-tribute-to-lord-krishna-set-for-grand-release-in-may-2026-3980509|work=www.deccanherald.com|date=25 April 2026|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Reception==&lt;br /&gt;
=== Critical response ===&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam)&amp;#039;&amp;#039; received positive reviews from critics. &lt;br /&gt;
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Mamta Naik of &amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[Mashable|Mashable India]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039; gave 4 out of 5 stars, writing &amp;quot;Krishnavataram Part 1: Hridayam was a beautiful experience. Directed by Hardik Gajjar, known for Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev, it follows Lord Krishna&amp;#039;s journey from Dwarka to Kurukshetra after parting ways with Radha. It also focuses on his relationships with Rukmini and Satyabhama. In doing so, the makers have also covered several key moments from his journey, including his anger over the humiliation of Draupadi during the Vastraharan incident in the Hastinapura court to the Syamantaka Mani incident, where Lord Krishna is falsely accused of stealing a magical gem. The first half captures the beautiful bond between Lord Krishna and Radha. Siddharth Gupta steps into the role of Krishna, and does he deliver? Absolutely! He portrays Krishna&amp;#039;s childlike innocence and strategic thinking with absolute ease. Though I had a problem with his wig, I&amp;#039;ll let it slide here. On the other hand, Sushmitha Bhat as Radha is just brilliant. This role was tailor-made for her, and every frame proves it. She beautifully expresses Radha&amp;#039;s gracefulness and unconditional love for Krishna. In every scene, her expression is on point, whether she is being playful as she tries to grab Krishna&amp;#039;s attention or expressing heartbreak. Nivaashiyni Krishnan as Rukmini, who loved Krishna without even seeing him, delivers a great performance as well. For those wondering whether the film portrays their relationship well, don&amp;#039;t worry, it does. And then there&amp;#039;s Satyabhama, played by Sanskruti Jayana. Just like Lord Krishna, she&amp;#039;s the heart of this story. From portraying intense possessiveness to her immense love for Krishna and showing her warrior-like, fierce side, Jayana delivers a convincing performance. I was really impressed by her, especially in the latter moments. That said, it is known that Satyabhama killed Narakasura. While the film shows how, I wish it had explored that part in depth. Beyond performances, the film delivers grand visuals with well-executed VFX that feel natural. And yes, that was really important here. The direction is good, balancing every aspect of storytelling. Also, the outfits created for the cast members deserve a shout-out. That said, it would be a crime not to mention the songs, because they make the film even more enjoyable. Right from “Krishna Govinda” by Sunidha Chauhan, “Shyamal Sanware” by Sonu Nigam and Neeti Mohan, to “Prem Ki Leela” by Shreya Ghoshal, the music captures the heart and Lord Krishna&amp;#039;s journey impeccably.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=Krishnavataram Part 1: Hridayam Review - Siddharth Gupta, Sanskruti Jayana&amp;#039;s Film Has Heart and Spectacle&lt;br /&gt;
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Janani K of &amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[India Today]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039; gave 4 out of 5 stars, writing &amp;quot;Despite its flaws, Krishnavataram does remain engaging through most of its 2-hour-25-minute runtime. The current mood of the country definitely gives religious films an edge, but this one also earns attention through visual ambition and the decision to spotlight Bhama’s story – something mainstream adaptations have rarely explored this lavishly.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=Krishnavataram Part 1 review: Where mythology meets with Pinterest aesthetics&lt;br /&gt;
|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/krishnavataram-review-bhama-story-visual-spectacle-stronger-second-half-2907890-2026-05-07|work=[[India Today]]|date=7 May 2026|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[Filmfare]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039; gave 3.5 out of 5 stars, writing &amp;quot;What ultimately makes Krishnavataram – Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam) special is its understanding of Krishna as both divine and profoundly human. The film does not reduce him to miracles alone. It explores his compassion, emotional complexity and spiritual wisdom with tenderness and respect.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=Krishnavataram – Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam) Review: Soulful Saga|url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/krishnavataram-part-1-the-heart-hridayam-review-soulful-saga-83742.html|work=[[Filmfare]]|date=7 May 2026|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Simran Singh of &amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[Daily News and Analysis]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039; gave 3.5 out of 5 stars, writing &amp;quot;The film is backed by an impressive storytelling that commands your attention from the first frame. The movie starts with Jackie Shroff narrating Krishna Leela to a group of Gen-Z. The story begins with Lord Krishna&amp;#039;s final moments. We see Madhav playing the flute one last time after being hit by an arrow from a hunter who wanted to hunt a deer, but ended up hitting Madhav. The movie then chronicles his relationship with Radha, his journey from Dwarka to Kurukshetra, parting away from Radha, but accepting  Rukmani, Satyabhama, and Jambavati as his life partners, teaching them and the world the true essence of love, sacrifice, and duties.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=Krishnavataram Part 1 movie review: You don&amp;#039;t need 4000 crore, Siddharth Gupta, Sanskruti Jayana&amp;#039;s visually rich Lord Krishna saga proves it with genuine intent, novel storytelling|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-krishnavataram-part-1-movie-review-you-don-t-need-4000-crore-siddharth-gupta-s-visually-rich-lord-krishna-saga-proves-it-with-genuine-intent-novel-storytelling-3209374#goog_rewarded|work=www.dnaindia.com|date=7 May 2026|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Dhaval Roy of &amp;#039;&amp;#039;[[Times Of India]]&amp;#039;&amp;#039; gave 3.5 out of 5 stars, writing &amp;quot;The film’s intent to portray Krishna’s ethos of love and devotion comes through, further elevated by its performances. Siddharth Gupta takes time to feel fully convincing in the role, but once he settles into the part, he delivers a strong performance. Sushmita Bhat as Radha, Sanskruti Jayana as Bhama, and Nivaashiyini Krishnan as Rukmini deliver sincere turns overall. Sanskruti Jayana deserves special mention for portraying Bhama’s jealousy and heartache, and shines in the role of slaying Narkasur. &lt;br /&gt;
The story is familiar and spectacle-led, but the grand visuals, music and sincere performances make it worth a theatrical watch.&amp;quot;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite news |title=Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart Movie Review: Grand Visuals Lift A Familiar Tale Of Love And Divinity|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/krishnavataram-part-1-the-heart/movie-review/130889178.cms|work=[[Times Of India]]|date=7 May 2026|language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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