Depictions in Popular Culture
- A fictionalized account of Ajatasatru - depicted as a physically gross and tyrannous figure - appears in Gore Vidal's novel Creation.
- A movie about his life was released titled Ajatasatru. He also features as the protagonist in the film Amrapali (1966), starring Sunil Dutt and Vyjayanthimala.
- A book about his life was written titled Ajatashatru, by Subba Rao.
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