Pandurangadu (2008)

Evocative and provocative, this insightful relationship drama revolves around Pundarika Ranganathudu (Nandamuri Balakrishna), who is a follower of Lord Krishna (Nandamuri Balakrishna) but for the wrong reasons. He does not listen to his parents and does all the mischievous things that Lord Krishna did during his avatar.

Once, when his family members ask him to marry he leaves his village and runs away. After his family members perform a yagnam he comes back to his village. Lakshmi (Sneha), a beautiful young woman who lives in the neighbouring village, is a true devotee of Lord Krishna. One night Lord Krishna appears in her dreams and asks her to marry Pundarika. So Lakshmi's father approaches Pundarika but he refuses. Later, after some persuasion from Lakshmi, Pundarika accepts the marriage.

Meanwhile, Amrutha (Tabu), a dancer comes to their village. Pundarika is mesmerized by her beauty and gets into a relationship with her. He offers all the gold in his house to her. But, after the marriage, he stops visiting Amrutha. Knowing this Amrutha's mother calls Pundarika for a meal and serves a medicated preparation (kala kuta rasayanam), which makes him violent at the smallest of sounds and grabs all his wealth. Then he lands in an unknown place where he kicks a saint (Mohan Babu) and is cursed. Will Pundarika recognise the error of his ways and embark on a journey towards returning to his family and the Lord's feet for real this time around?