Babruvahana Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Babruvahana.
Babruvahana Ending Explained: Babhruvahana, like Arjuna at the beginning of the Kurukshetra war, faces a moral dilemma. Directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy, this 1977 war film stars Dr. Rajkumar (Arjuna & Babruvahana (Dual Role)), alongside B. Saroja Devi as Chitrangada, Jayamala as Subhadra, Kanchana as Uluchi. Rated 7.6/10 by audiences, the conclusion brings the story to a satisfying close.
What Happens at the End of Babruvahana?
Babhruvahana, like Arjuna at the beginning of the Kurukshetra war, faces a moral dilemma. Can he risk harming his parents? While Chitarangada alerts Arjuna to shoot an arrow at their son and take advantage of Babhruvahana’s momentary lapse due to a sense of devotion towards them (as Arjuna did with Karna), Uluci, the Naga princess and yet another abandoned wife of Arjuna’s, reminds Babhruvahana of the teaching of the Kurukshetra battle that in the battlefield there is no space for feelings even towards parents. What Babhruvahana must do is to establish his mother’s good name and thereby his own character. This film captures this conflict spectacularly. The eerie parallels with the moral dilemmas of the great Mahabharata battle aside, here all the familial relationships (in particular, strong mothers and dutiful sons) become exaggerated and demand our attention.
Hunsur Krishnamurthy's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Dr. Rajkumar (Arjuna & Babruvahana (Dual Role))'s journey. Can he risk harming his parents.
How Does Dr. Rajkumar (Arjuna & Babruvahana (Dual Role))'s Story End?
- Dr. Rajkumar: Dr. Rajkumar's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Hunsur Krishnamurthy delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 2h 40m runtime.
- B. Saroja Devi (Chitrangada): B. Saroja Devi's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Jayamala (Subhadra): Jayamala's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
Is Babruvahana Based on a True Story?
Yes — Babruvahana draws from real events. The ending reflects documented outcomes, though Hunsur Krishnamurthy has taken creative liberties in dramatizing specific scenes for cinematic impact.
What Does the Ending of Babruvahana Mean?
The ending of Babruvahana ties together the narrative threads involving Dr. Rajkumar. Hunsur Krishnamurthy chooses a conclusion that prioritizes thematic consistency over surprise, resulting in an ending that rewards viewers who engaged with the story's central themes.