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Marthanda Varma (1933)

Original title: മാർത്താണ്ഡവർമ്മ

1933-05-13 · 1h 24m · ML
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This film features Martanda Varma (Jaidev) the legendary founder and king of the Travancore State (now Kerala) from 1706-58. It tells the story of love between Anantha Padmanabham (Menon) and Parukutty (Padmini), the political conspiracy of Padmanabha Thampi (Naik) and the heads of the eight Nair Houses against Martanda Varma. It opens with newsreel coverage of the aarattu procession of the Travancore maharaja Chitta Thirunal, including elephants, cavalry and the Nair Brigade before embarking on the story of the king's ancestors. Scenes from the young Martanda Varma's youth are intercut with well-known episodes from the novel.

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P. V. RaoDirector, Writer

Top billed cast

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JaidevJaidevMartanda VarmaA.V.P. MenonA.V.P. MenonAnantha PadmanabhamV. NaikV. NaikPadmanabha ThampiV.C. KuttyV.C. KuttyS.V. NathS.V. NathDevakiDevakiPadminiPadminiParukuttySundaram IyerSundaram Iyer

Keywords

Based on novel or bookPrinceSilent film

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · HistoryTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Prince · Silent FilmDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference752934Actor preference749594 · 752928 · 752929

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Frequently asked questions about Marthanda Varma

What is Marthanda Varma about?

This film features Martanda Varma (Jaidev) the legendary founder and king of the Travancore State (now Kerala) from 1706-58. It tells the story of love between Anantha Padmanabham (Menon) and Parukutty (Padmini), the political conspiracy of Padmanabha Thampi (Naik) and the heads of the eight Nair Houses against Martanda Varma. It opens with newsreel coverage of the aarattu procession of the Travancore maharaja Chitta Thirunal, including elephants, cavalry and the Nair Brigade before embarking on the story of the king's ancestors. Scenes from the young Martanda Varma's youth are intercut with well-known episodes from the novel.

How long is Marthanda Varma?

Marthanda Varma has a runtime of 84 minutes.