Generous, heroic, and valiant Karna) is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film co-written, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his banner Ramakrishna Cine Studios.

This sympathetic portrayal of Duryodhana, first introduced in Rama Rao's earlier film Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam (1966), is expanded upon in Daana Veera Soora Karna.

[3] Produced on a budget of ₹10 lakh, Daana Veera Soora Karna became a significant commercial success, emerging as the highest-grossing Telugu film of its time with a distributor share of ₹1.5–2 crore.

Additionally, Karna, moved by a young girl's distress, squeezes ghee from the soil to restore her spilled offering.

For disturbing the earth, Bhudevi curses Karna that his chariot wheel will get stuck in the ground at a critical moment during battle.

As tensions rise before the Kurukshetra War, Lord Krishna reveals Karna’s true parentage—he is Kunti's firstborn son and the eldest Pandava.

During the war preparations, Bhishma, the Kaurava commander, refuses to allow Karna to fight, labeling him "Ardharatha" (half a charioteer), a term implying his lower status.

Indra, disguised as a Brahmin, tricks Karna into surrendering his divine armor (Kavacha) and earrings (Kundala), which protect him from harm.

Kunti reveals Karna’s true identity to the Pandavas, leading Dharmaraja to curse all women for keeping secrets.

Daana Veera Soora Karna was launched on 7 June 1976 at Ramakrishna Cine Studios in Hyderabad with M. G. Ramachandran giving the inaugural clap.

During the planning stages, Rama Rao became aware that actor Krishna was preparing to make Kurukshetram (1977), with a story line similar to Dana Veera Soora Karna.

[3] The film's dialogues were written by Kondaveeti Venkatakavi, a scholar and Sanskrit college principal, who initially declined the offer due to his atheistic beliefs but eventually agreed after Rama Rao's personal request.

[7] Sarada, initially apprehensive about working with Rama Rao due to his strict nature, played the role of Draupadi and later became more comfortable after her first day's shoot.

[8] Initially, Saluri Rajeswara Rao contributed by composing the song "Ye Thalli Ninu Kannadho" along with many verses.

[4] Daana Veera Soora Karna features ten songs and thirty-five verses, making it one of the most song-heavy films in Telugu cinema, surpassed only by Lava Kusa (1963).

[3] Many of the verses were adapted from Paandavodyoga Vijayam and Sree Krishna Raayabaram, written by the poet duo Tirupati Venkata Kavulu.

[3] The film received widespread acclaim, particularly for N. T. Rama Rao's portrayal of three distinct characters and Kondaveeti Venkatakavi's powerful dialogues.

Rama Rao's innovative reimagining of Duryodhana as "Suyodhana," a noble and virtuous leader, deviated from the traditional negative portrayal and was well-received by audiences.