Mahabharatha is a 1997 Kannada-language Drama motion picture directed by Saidul Anam Tutul and produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak and Vishal Bhardwaj under the banner of Big Screen Entertainment and Eros International. This series covers events not included in original show. Life of Gatotkatcha and his marriage to Maurvi, Krishna killing Narkasur and marrying 16000 of unmarried women he held captive, Hidimbaa, Birth and role of Barbareek, Aftermath of War, Arjuna's various royal Friendship marriages on Tour of Repentence, Ashwamedha Yagna, Mourning after war etc. Also covered are Psychological sufferings of war survivors, reunion of Kuru-Pandav families that broke down in war, back stories of Karna's marriage to Padmavati, Arjuna's marriages to Uloopi-Chitrangada, acceptance of Karna as family member by all after his death, Arjun-Chitrangada son Babruvahan's quest to defeat own father. The series ran 45 episodes. But was a failure cutting short a lot events it. But mostly from time period of Rajsuya to Arjuna's death at hands of Babruvahan and his resurrection. Written by Vikas Bhatt. Mahabharatha stars Raisul Islam Asad, Champa and Pijush Banerjee. The motion picture is based on Selim Al Din. The music was composed by K. Kalyan along with Alauddin Ali. It was released on 1st January 1997. Distribution rights for the film were acquired by Eros International.

Directed by S Narayan, starring Vinod Raj and Charan Raj in the lead roles.