The oath of Bhishma) is a 1921 Indian Hindu mythological silent film directed by Raghupathi Surya Prakash (R. S.
[1] Produced by Surya Prakash and his father Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu under the Star of the East production company, the film stars Surya Prakash as Bhishma and Peggy Castello as Ganga.
Prakash trained at Barker Motion Photography in Ealing, London, and furthered his studies in Paris (Pathé), Germany (where he observed F. W. Murnau's work), and Hollywood.
[10][11][12] Upon returning to India, Prakash established Star of the East, the first Telugu-owned film production company.
[12] In 1921, the father-son duo produced Bhishma Pratigna, with Prakash directing and starring in the title role, while English actress Peggy Castello played Ganga.