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Muhammad bin Tughluq(1971)
Tamil136 mins
Muhammad bin Tughluq (1971) is a 136-minute Tamil film directed by Cho. Starring G. Sakunthala, Usha Nandhini and Sukumari. With an audience rating of 7.8/10, Muhammad bin Tughluq stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1971.
Director:Cho
Mood:
funnysatiricalthought-provoking
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1971
- Director
- Cho
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.8/10
Storyline
A man digs up the coffins of two famous historical figures. He discovers they are still alive because of a special herbal medicine. The story follows the surprising situation that unfolds from this discovery.
“History's most infamous ruler awakens, and he's not happy.”
Film Details
7.8Rating
136Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1971
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMuhammad bin Tughluk · Mohammad Bin Thuglak · Mohammed-Bin-Tughlaq · Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnysatiricalthought-provoking
Themes
corruptionidentityjusticefriendship
Tonesatirical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
#2G
G. SakunthalaActor
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ManoramaActor
→#3N
NeeluActor
→#4U
Usha NandhiniActor
→#5
SukumariActor
→#6
ChoActor
→#7
#8C
Cho RamaswamyActor
→P
Peeli SivamActor
→#9
#10R
R. NeelakantanActor
→ChoDirector
→#11
M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
→#12P
Prestige ProductionsProducer
→Trivia
- The film's title and plot were inspired by a real 14th-century Delhi Sultan known for his controversial and eccentric decisions.
- Director Cho Ramaswamy was also a famous political satirist and editor, and the film is seen as a political allegory.
- The movie was shot in just 15 days, which was an unusually short schedule for a feature film at the time.
- It was one of the earliest Tamil films to use the concept of historical figures being revived in the modern day for satire.
- The film's release coincided with a period of political turmoil in Tamil Nadu, adding to its topical relevance.
- Actor Nagesh, known for his comic roles, played the key character of Ibn Batuta in the film.
- Despite its low budget, the film developed a cult following for its sharp dialogue and political commentary.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Muhammad bin Tughluq
Actor-Composer63 films →
Actor-Composer15 films →
Director-Composer15 films →
Actor-Composer5 films →
Actor-Composer3 films →