Summary This film features Marthanda 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 Marthanda Varma. It opens with newsreel coverage of the Aarattu procession of the Travancore Maharaja Chithira Thirunal, including elephants, cavalry and the Nair Brigade before embarking on the story of the King's ancestors. Scenes from the young Marthanda Varma's youth are inter-cut with well-known episodes from the novel. View more details
Directed : P.V. Rao
Written : P.V. Rao
Stars : Jaidev A.V.P. Menon V. Naik V.C. Kutty
Genres : History
Release date : Feb 6, 2025
Countries of origin : India
Language : Malayalam None
Production companies : Shri Rajeshwari Films
Summary This film features Marthanda 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 Marthanda Varma. It opens with newsreel coverage of the Aarattu procession of the Travancore Maharaja Chithira Thirunal, including elephants, cavalry and the Nair Brigade before embarking on the story of the King's ancestors. Scenes from the young Marthanda Varma's youth are inter-cut with well-known episodes from the novel. View more details
Genres : History
Release date : Feb 6, 2025
Countries of origin : India
Language : Malayalam None
Production companies : Shri Rajeshwari Films
