Lalita
1948, Oriya. Directed by Kalicharan Pattnaik.
King Indradyumna completed a Temple at Puri, but cant find the living deity Nila Madhaba (Lord Jagannath). he send messengers in all directions to bring him the news about Lord Nila Madhaba. One Brahmin messenger Bidyapati comes across a Savara village in the dense forest and stays there as guest to the Savara King Biswabasu. Bidayapati gets the hearsay about Biswabasu, who, secretly keep the lord Nila Madhaba in a remote cave and worships. Bidyapati pretends to falls in love with Biswabasu's daughter Lalita and finally marry her. Lalita persuades her father to show her husband, the Lord. Biswabasu agrees and takes Bidyapati to the remote secrete cave. Bidyapati plans to take the deity to Puri, but the deity vanishes at last.
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Oriya
- Rated
- U
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Lalita
Lalita isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1948.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 December 1948
- Original title
- ଲଳିତା
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Kalicharan Pattnaik
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Lalita
All That Money Can Buy
1941 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Donovan's Echo
2011 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Canterville Ghost
1996 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Northfork
2003 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Where the Wild Things Are
2009 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
How Sarah Got Her Wings
2015 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Good Witch's Gift
2010 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Good Witch's Wonder
2014 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Primal: Tales of Savagery
2019 · 8.4/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Water Man
2020 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Lalita: quick answers
Is Lalita worth watching?
Lalita doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Lalita?
Lalita runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Does Lalita have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lalita. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lalita parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lalita is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Lalita on?
Lalita isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1948. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lalita?
If you liked Lalita, try All That Money Can Buy, Donovan's Echo, The Canterville Ghost.
Who directed Lalita?
Lalita (1948) was directed by Kalicharan Pattnaik and stars Lokanatha Mishra, Giridhari Panda, Uma Goenka.