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Release Year1933
Runtime1h 24m
LanguageMalayalam
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, Drama
Votes1
DirectorP. V. Rao
WritersP. V. Rao
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsMarthanda Varma
About Marthanda Varma
Based on the novel Marthandavarma, the film recounts the adventures of the crown Prince, Marthandavarma on how he eliminates his arch-rivals one by one, to ascend to the throne of the Kingdom of Travancore.
Directed by P. V. Rao, Marthanda Varma leans on a strong ensemble — Jaidev, A.V.P. Menon, V. Naik — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1933.
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