A recent movie titled Kalki 2898 AD, directed by Nag Ashwin, featured a character portraying Lord Krishna, creating intrigue as the identity of the actor in this role was kept a mystery. Speculations suggest that Tamil actor Krishnakumar, also known as KK, may have played the part. This portrayal had a significant impact on the storyline. Here's a look at other instances where the character of Lord Krishna made special appearances to reshape the narrative:
- In the Hindi film "OMG: Oh My God!" (2012), Akshay Kumar depicted a contemporary version of Lord Krishna who guides the protagonist through challenging situations, dressed in modern attire and offering relevant advice for the current era while retaining the essence of the traditional deity.
- The Malayalam movie "Nandanam" (2002) portrayed Lord Krishna as Guruvyurappan, played by actor Aravind Akash in the form of a common man disguised as a neighbor's son, revealing his divine identity towards the end.
- "Krishnarjuna" (2008), a Telugu film starring Nagarjuna, presented Lord Krishna in a unique light, diverging from the traditional depiction by dressing in designer clothes and embodying an urban style, blending the divine and action hero elements.
- The comedy film "Biriyani" (2013) also incorporated the character of Lord Krishna in a distinctive manner.In a scene from the Tamil movie Biriyani, Karthi's character attempts to set up his friend with a woman, and as his words mysteriously come true, the friend looks at him in amazement. The scene then quickly shifts to Karthi resembling Krishna, showcasing the idea that God can appear to us in familiar forms. In the Malayalam film Mr. Butler (2000), Dileep plays a charming chef who attracts women, even dressing up as Lord Krishna in a song to symbolize his popularity among them. Pawan Kalyan's portrayal of Govinda Gopala Hari in the Telugu movie Gopala Gopala (2015) depicts a modern-day Lord Krishna blending divinity with humanity, riding a cruiser and imparting wisdom in a relatable manner. Similarly, in the Tamil film Goa (2010), actor Premgi Amaren, who plays a rebellious youth, is seen dressed as Krishna in a lighthearted song that also promotes positivity towards homosexual relationships during a time of stereotypes.
