Synopsis
Dakshayagnam is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film produced and directed by Kadaru Nagabhushanam under the Varalakshmi Pictures banner.
The movie stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika, and S. V. Ranga Rao in its lead roles. Saluri Hanumantha Rao is credited with composing the music for the film.
This was N. T. Rama Rao's 100th film release, which also featured a Tamil dubbed version under the same title.
The plot revolves around the chieftain Prajapati Daksha, who is blessed with daughter Sati and many other daughters after his influential powers are granted by deities. Daksha performs a sacrificial fire ceremony (yagna) to insult Shiva, leading to Sati's death. In response, Shiva becomes enraged and decapitates Daksha in retaliation.
