India, May 19 -- Playing a mythological character in Indian cinema always comes with immense responsibility. But portraying Lord Krishna carries an entirely different emotional weight. For actor Siddharth Gupta, stepping into the role for Krishnavataram Part 1: Hridayam was a deeply personal experience filled with preparation, pressure, self-doubt and eventually, acceptance.

Directed by Hardik Gajjar, the film released on May 7, 2026, and stars Siddharth Gupta (Lord Krishna), Sanskruti Jayana (Satyabhama), Sushmita Bhat (Radha), Nivaashiyni Krishnan (Rukmini), alongside Jackie Shroff and Ashutosh Rana. Inspired by the Brahma Vaivarta Purana by Vyasa, the story follows Lord Krishna's journey from Vrindavan to Dwarka and Kurukshetra while ...