Draupadi Vastrapaharanam (1934 film)

Draupadi Vastrapaharanam (1934) is an Indian Telugu-language mythological film directed by Sarvabhouma B.V. Ramanandam. The film is based on the episode of Vastrapaharanam (disrobing) from the epic Mahabharata, focusing on the humiliation of Draupadi, the wife of the Pandavas, by the Kauravas in their court.

The film depicts the events leading up to and including Draupadi's disrobing after Yudhishthira loses her in a game of dice. The story highlights the injustice and cruelty inflicted upon her and ultimately culminates in divine intervention saving her from complete humiliation. The film explores themes of dharma, adharma, justice, and the consequences of pride and arrogance.

This early Telugu cinema adaptation contributed to the popularization of the Mahabharata story and played a significant role in shaping the cinematic representation of mythological narratives in South Indian cinema. Its release predates the widespread use of sound film technologies in the region, and information regarding the film's cast, specific plot details beyond the core story, and its complete historical impact may be limited due to the era in which it was produced.