India's first tribal revenge epic — 1937 style, zero chill, all dignity.
Based in Central India, a story about struggle of a young man belonging to Bheel (an adivasi) tribe against the exploitation of his people by stronger Maratha tribe.
Direction
Franz Osten captures rural India with documentary precision.
Acting
Devika Rani brings silent-era magnetism to sound cinema.
Production
Authentic tribal villages, not studio sets — rare for 1937.
Director
Franz Osten
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Franz Osten was arrested by the British in 1943 for his German nationality and never returned to India.
This was Bombay Talkies' attempt at social realism before Indian cinema fully embraced escapism.
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