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Prithvi Vallabh

1924 · 121 min Drama History
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Seminal silent historical film, the story features King Munja, ruler of Aranti, famed warrior and patron of the arts. Munja (Sandow) falls into the hands of his arch enemy Tailap, who received assistance from Bhillam (Altekar), king of Dharavati. Tailap orders that Munja be put to death but is held back by Tailap's powerful sister Minalvati (Fatma Begum), a widow who first wants to break Munja's spirit. Instead, she and Munja fall in love.

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Year 1924
Country India
Genre Drama, History
Director Manilal Joshi
Runtime 121 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs a grand narrative on the tension between ruthless political ambition and a fragile human connection, relying on the visual language of silent cinema and the actors' potent expressiveness.

What lingers after viewing is the tragic romance set against the backdrop of ancient legend, a testament to early Indian cinema's epic aspirations. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Manilal Joshi

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With dim lights and a period-appropriate score, to absorb every silent nuance.

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