Gulebakavali
"A prince quests for the flower of Bakavali."
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About this film
Based on the story of the same name from the Arabic folklore collection, One Thousand and One Nights, it a young prince who sets out to the kingdom of Bakavali to find a mysterious flower which is believed to have the power to restore his father's eyesight. The film was released on 29 July 1955 and became a commercial success.
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Historical background
Contemporary documentation places Gulebakavali (1955) within mid-century cinema; Based on the story of the same name from the Arabic folklore collection, One Thousand and One Nights, it a young prince who sets out to the kingdom of Bakavali to find a mysterious flower which is believed to have the power to restore his father's eyesight.
Why this film matters
Scholars and collectors reference Gulebakavali when discussing how mid-century cinema filmmakers addressed popular themes.
What critics said
Later retrospectives treat Gulebakavali (1955) as representative mid-century cinema fare valued by archivists and genre historians.
Did you know?
- Gulebakavali ( transl.
- The Flower of Bakavali) is a 1955 Indian Tamil-language action adventure film produced and directed by T.
- R.
- Ramanna, and written by Thanjai N.
- Ramaiah Dass.
Film restoration
Prints are held in public and private archives; availability varies by territory.
Where to watch
- Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gulebakavali%20(1955).webm