King of Ayodhya (1932)

10.0/10 • 152 min • History Drama Music

Overview

Ayodhyecha Raja, literally "The King of Ayodhya", was the first Marathi talkie. It is based on the mythological story of Raja Harishchandra of Ayodhya and his test by sage Vishwamitra, as recounted in Valmiki's epic, Ramayana. The film was also made as a double-version, Ayodhya Ka Raja (1932) in Hindi, making it the first double version talkie of Indian cinema.

Cast

Durga Khote

Taramati

Vinayak Damodar Karnataki

Rohidas

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