Sri Krishna Leelalu (English: Krishna's Mischiefs) is a 1935 Telugu-language mythological film directed by Chitrapu Narasimha Rao and produced by Pinapala Venkata Dasu (P. V. Doss) under the banner of Vel Pictures. The film playfully depicts the antics of the child Krishna (Saluri Rajeswara Rao), from his birth to his victory over the evil Kamsa (Vemuri Gaggayya). It marks the film debut of future composer Rajeswara Rao and is one of Gaggayya’s best-known films.

Plot

Tormented by the evil deeds of Kamsa and his followers, Bhudevi, Indra, and other deities offer prayers to Lord Vishnu at Brahma's behest. Vishnu assures them he will be born as Devaki's son to end their suffering. Meanwhile, a prophecy warns Kamsa that he will die at the hands of Devaki's eighth child. Alarmed, Kamsa imprisons Devaki and her husband Vasudeva, vowing to kill each of their children at birth. Despite his intentions, Vishnu himself appears to Devaki and Vasudeva, promising to be born as their child and informing them that Yogamaya, their saviour, is already born in Nanda’s house.