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Jaganmohini (1978): Cast & Plot

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Jaganmohini is a 1978 drama horror film directed by B. Vittalacharya, starring Koti Surya Prabha as Raja's wife, Narasimha Raju and Jayamalini. It runs 2 hours 43 minutes.

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Jaganmohini (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 43m (163 min)
Director
B. Vittalacharya
Genres
Horror , Drama , Fantasy
Original language
Telugu
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Jaganmohini About?

The premise of Jaganmohini without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After being betrayed by a king, a woman returns in his next life as a vengeful ghost determined to possess him. Following a priest’s counsel, the king takes a devout woman as his wife. Her steadfast devotion and spiritual strength counter the ghost’s seductive attempts, ultimately protecting the king and overcoming the haunting.

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Cast & crew

Jaganmohini Cast & Characters

Koti Surya Prabha leads the cast as Raja's wife, with Narasimha Raju as Raja and Jayamalini as Jaganmohini. Directed by B. Vittalacharya; 9 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from B. Vittalacharya

More films directed by B. Vittalacharya: Mosagallaku Mosagadu and Ali Baba 40 Dongalu.

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Plot

Jaganmohini Plot Summary

What happens in Jaganmohini from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set on Pachai Theevu, the film opens with a powerful king who commands the coast and its people. His son and prince Jagathalapradhapan (Raja) is a fearless young warrior who sails the seas to purge pirates from his waters. His quest leads him to Sangu Theevu, where the feared pirate chief Alai Kallan rules the waves. Amid the island’s fishing communities, he encounters Mohini, and a tender romance blossoms between them, lighting a beacon of hope and romance in the danger-filled sea-world they inhabit.

Full summary

The whole story of Jaganmohini, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Jaganmohini?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Jaganmohini Also Known As

Also known as “Jagan Mohini”.

Also known as
  • Jagan Mohini

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FAQ

Jaganmohini FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Jaganmohini, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Jaganmohini?

Jaganmohini runs 2 hours 43 minutes (163 minutes).

When was Jaganmohini released?

Jaganmohini was released on May 1, 1978.

Who directed Jaganmohini?

Jaganmohini was directed by B. Vittalacharya.

More films by B. Vittalacharya

Who is in the cast of Jaganmohini?

Jaganmohini stars Koti Surya Prabha as Raja's wife, Narasimha Raju as Raja and Jayamalini as Jaganmohini, among 9 credited actors.

Does Jaganmohini have a post-credit scene?

No. Jaganmohini has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Jaganmohini in?

The original language of Jaganmohini is Telugu.

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