Dasyu Ratnakar

Dasyu Ratnakar

1961 · Drama

Dashyu Ratnakar who kills the travelers for wealth for support and maintenance of his family. When suggested by Narad Muni to esquire his family members i.e. his father, mother, wife and children if they would receive some portions of his vice which he had done for their maintenance, Ratnakar is astonished by their replies. They all replied that it is his (Ratnakar's) duty to maintain his family. They are not responsible for the method by which Ratnakar earned money. At that reply Ratnakar was deeply shocked, promised to shun all his means of vices and achieved sage-hood through deep penance. He later transformed into Maharshi Valmiki who wrote the great epic Ramayana.

Directed by Prabhat Mukhopadhyay · Written by Pramod Panigrahi

Your Rating

Cast

Make it a double feature

Dasyu Ratnakar

Orpheus

A close match in mood and era.

More from Prabhat MukhopadhyaySee all →

Manika JodiManika Jodi · 1963
Manika Jodi
1963
MovieDrama
Sarojini and Nilambar Roy were in love. But eventually Nilambar refused to marry Sarojini and radiated malicious rumours in her name. Sarojini commit suicide. Sarojini's elder brother Barada Pattanaik could not take his sister's tragic death easily. Decades later, in order to restore peace between the family, Siddharth Ray, the elder son of Nilambar Ray asks for Barada Pattanaik's niece Shaila's hand for his younger brother Partha. Shaila becomes Ray family's daughter in law at the age of twelve. Barada Pattanaik still seeks revenge and hence concocts plans to destroy the Ray Family.
Jeevan SathiJeevan Sathi · 1964
Jeevan Sathi
1964
MovieThrillerDrama
National Film Awards - Certificate of Merit for best Odia film. Made with a budget of Rs. 1,05,000.
The JudgeThe Judge · 1959
The Judge
1959
MovieDramaCrime
The plot revolves around a series of flashbacks that reveal a judge's past and hidden secrets. Gyanendra, a judge, lives with his wife Sarama. Being the Judge, every time he has a trial of similar cases he remembers his past, the truth about his questionable actions. Gyanendra always recalls when he was a popular lawyer, married to Sumoti, a suspicious and rude lady. But he had a weak feeling for his professor's daughter Sarama. One day Gyanendra's house was burnt and his first wife Sumoti died. Gyanendra could not make any attempt to save her, perhaps he was unable to bear Sumati further. Thereafter he marries Sarama and becomes a judge but he realizes his crime and his past haunts him much.

More Like This

Breaker MorantBreaker Morant · 1980
Breaker Morant
7.11980
MovieDramaHistory
During the Boer War, three Australian lieutenants are on trial for shooting Boer prisoners. Though they acted under orders, they are being used as scapegoats by the General Staff, who hopes to distance themselves from the irregular practices of the war. The trial does not progress as smoothly as expected by the General Staff, as the defence puts up a strong fight in the courtroom.
Fate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 1 Wandering; AgateramFate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 1 Wandering; Agateram · 2020
Fate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table: Camelot 1 Wandering; Agateram
7.02020
MovieAnimationAction
The wandering knight, Bedivere, reaches the end of his journey. It is A.D. 1273 in Jerusalem. The Holy Land has been transformed into a massive desert and its people have been forced out of their homes as three major powers wage war with each other in this wasteland. The Knights of the Round Table come together to protect the Holy City and their Lion King. With the whole of his kingdom summoned into a strange land, Ozymandias, the Sun King, quietly plots against the tyranny of this bizarre realm. The mountain people, protectors of those who were stripped of their land, await their chance at rebellion. In order to fulfill his mission, Bedivere heads for the Holy City where the Lion King rules. There he meets humanity’s final Master, Ritsuka Fujimaru, who has come to Jerusalem, accompanied by his Demi-Servant, Mash Kyrielight, in their quest to restore human history.
The Cave of the Yellow DogThe Cave of the Yellow Dog · 2005
The Cave of the Yellow Dog
7.42005
MovieDrama
The little nomad girl, Nansal, finds a baby dog in the Mongolian veld, who becomes her best friend - against all rejections of her parents. A story about a Mongolian family of nomads - their traditional way of life and the rising call of the City.
OrpheusOrpheus · 1950
Orpheus
7.61950
MovieRomanceFantasy
A famous poet in postwar Paris, scorned by the Left Bank youth, is in love with both his wife Eurydice and a mysterious princess. Seeking inspiration, the poet becomes obsessed and follows the princess from the world of the living to the land of the dead.
Beowulf & GrendelBeowulf & Grendel · 2005
Beowulf & Grendel
5.62005
MovieActionAdventure
The blood-soaked tale of a Norse warrior's battle against the great and murderous troll, Grendel. Heads will roll. Out of allegiance to the King Hrothgar, the much respected Lord of the Danes, Beowulf leads a troop of warriors across the sea to rid a village of the marauding monster.
ImmortalsImmortals · 2011
Immortals
6.12011
MovieFantasyAction
Theseus is a mortal man chosen by Zeus to lead the fight against the ruthless King Hyperion, who is on a rampage across Greece to obtain a weapon that can destroy humanity.

Rate this film

Your ratings make Midnight smarter