The Burning of Lanka Trailer (1917)

01 January 1917 Fantasy, Drama 6 mins

Lanka Dahan (Lanka Aflame) is a 1917 Indian silent film directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (Dadasaheb Phalke). Phalke also wrote the film based on an episode of the Hindu epic Ramayana, credited to Valmiki. A 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 intimidate 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.

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Cast

Anna Salunke as Seeta / Rama

Ganpat G. Shinde as Hanuman

D.D. Dabke

Mandakini Phalke

Crew

Dhundiraj Govind Phalke Director

Dhundiraj Govind Phalke Writer

Dhundiraj Govind Phalke Producer

Trymbak B. Telang Cinematography

International Titles

The Burning of Dahan Trailer

The Burning of Lanka Trailer

Lanka Aflame Trailer

Lanka Dahan Trailer

International Releases Dates

India 01 January 1917

Production Companies

Phalke's Films

Production Company

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