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Hindi CINEMA · 2019
The Churning of the Ocean
Samudra Manthan
Overview
At Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest congregation of religious pilgrims, a troupe of theatre actors stage a play based on an origin myth of Hinduism – the churning of the cosmic ocean. The legend tells of an epic battle between the gods and the demons for an elixir of immortality. The mela (or fair) is celebrated at the site where the elixir was believed to have fallen. Today, millions of Hindu pilgrims gather there to bathe in the holy river over a two-month period.
A closer look
The Churning of the Ocean (2019) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Directed by Kamal Swaroop. Runtime: 106 minutes.
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The Churning of the Ocean FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of The Churning of the Ocean?
The Churning of the Ocean is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for The Churning of the Ocean?
Our source metadata lists 22 October 2019. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed The Churning of the Ocean?
The listed director is Kamal Swaroop.
How long is The Churning of the Ocean?
The recorded runtime is 106 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is the original title of The Churning of the Ocean?
The original title in our source data is Samudra Manthan. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is The Churning of the Ocean about?
At Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest congregation of religious pilgrims, a troupe of theatre actors stage a play based on an origin myth of Hinduism – the churning of the cosmic ocean. The legend tells of an epic battle between the gods and the demons for an elixir of immortality. The mela (or fair) is celebrated at the site where the elixir was believed to have fallen. Today, millions of Hindu pilgrims gather there to bathe in the holy river over a two-month period.
