Dharmatma (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1935, Dharmatma is a drama and history film directed by Shantaram Rajaram Vankudre, running about 152 minutes.
What it’s about. This saint film is about Sant Eknath (1533-99), a major Marathi poet, author of the Eknathi Bhagvata and numerous abhangas evoking folk poetry, especially the bharuda form of solo performances. The film focuses on Eknath's humanitarian defence of the 'untouchable' castes. Opposed by the evil Mahant (Kelkar/Chandramohan), Eknath becomes a social outcast when he arranges to have the lower-caste people fed before the Brahmins during a prayer meeting at his house, compounding the offence by going to eat in one of their houses. The drama is heightened by Eknath's son Hari Pandit (Kale) who joins the ranks of the opposition. The happy ending occurs when the film transcends the food motif and Eknath defends himself by reading his poems to the Pradayananda Shastri of Kashi.
Who’s in it. Dharmatma stars Bal Gandharva, Ratnaprabha and K. Narayan Kale.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Dharmatma sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dharmatma page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dharmatma tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dharmatma (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dharmatma change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dharmatma worth watching?
- Dharmatma holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dharmatma?
- Dharmatma stars Bal Gandharva, Ratnaprabha and K. Narayan Kale.
- When was Dharmatma released?
- Dharmatma was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 152 minutes.