Mar Mitenge (1988): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1988, Mar Mitenge is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Kawal sharma, running about 140 minutes. “Bear The Death” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Akbar lives with his widowed mother in a small shanty hut. One day, his mother finds two young orphans, Ram and Laxman, and brings them home. Years later, Akbar, Ram and Laxman have grown up. While Ram has fallen in love with Radha, Laxman's sweetheart is Jenny, a pickpocket and petty thief. One day they come across a blind woman, and come to her assistance. They find out that she is their long-lost mother, who was blinded by a man named Ajit Singh, who also killed their father. Ram and Laxman decide to seek vengeance against Ajit Singh, but before they could do so, Akbar's mother and their mother are abducted, and it looks like Ajit is all set to send the rest of the family to their deaths.

Who’s in it. Mar Mitenge stars Mithun Chakraborty as Laxman, Jeetendra as Ram, Bhanupriya and Madhavi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Mar Mitenge 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 Mar Mitenge page.

If you liked it. Fans of Mar Mitenge tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.