I think these plots are way too common, hence they keep on repeating.
And besides SPK was highly distorted. I think Radha loved Karna deeply. Hence was known as Radhey. I don't have confirmed facts on Vrushali so that could be another imagination. Also I don't think Adirath left his place of residence after getting Karna.
Now talking of parallels, it has more to do with Bahubali & Maharana Pratap.
Bahubali :
Sivagami (Ripu) saves newborn A.B. (Puru)
He later returns to the kingdom, presently in clutches of his brother Bhallaldev (Kanishk) aided by his evil father (Shivdutt).
His mother Devasena (Anusuya) is miserably treated and he saves her.
Bamni is alive here but virtually dead, he sees nothing into the affairs of kingdom and there's so much on without his knowledge.
Maharana Pratap :
Pratap (Puru) has two step mothers Dheerbai (Pritha/Shivdutt) & Sajjabai (Kadika). DB hates him to the core & Sajja is too weak to take a stand. His Mom Jaiwanta (Anusuya) leaves him in his childhood and DB manipulates her absence and makes everyone hate her.
Now he has a love interest who is the princess of a very small clan, named Ajabde (Laachi). They both are childhood friends and love each other. Comes in another powerful kingdom princess Phool (Stateria) who wants to win his love. They sacrifice their love initially for matrabhoomi but eventually end up together (Laachi will supposedly sacrifice her love for Puru in the interest of Paurav Rashtra - acc to spoilers). Pratap's arch rival Akbar (Alex) loves Phool and wants to get married to her.
Ripu is more like Rawatji who trains him and considers him his own son more than his real father.
And yeah! The lead had a worthless brother, completely girlish, Jagmal (Kanishk). His father makes him his successor due to his mother's influence. But he eventually goes on to be the King with support of the ministers and public.
There's more in the finer parts but these are the major ones.
Edited by .-Amethyst-. - 7 years ago