Lanka Dahan
1917 · Movie · min. · India
A mythological retelling of the familiar 'Ramayana' story of Rama's wife Sita being abducted by Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, and Rama's triumph with the aid of men, monkeys and bears. From the trees Hanuman the brave monkey observes Sita held captive in the tulasi garden where Ravana comes to molest her. The main part of the film covers Hanuman's rage while in Lanka when he set the whole island afire with his burning tail.
Direction Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
Cast Anna Salunke · Ganpat G. Shinde · Mandakini Phalke · D.D. Dabke
Screenplay Dhundiraj Govind Phalke · Valmiki
Cinematography Trymbak B. Telang
Original title Lanka Dahan
Also known as Lanka Aflame
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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