The Burning of Lanka
1917, No Language. Directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke.
Lanka Dahan (Lanka Aflame) is a 1917 Indian silent film directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke (Dadasaheb Phalke). Phalke also wrote the film based on an episode of the Hindu epic Ramayana, credited to Valmiki. A retelling of the familiar 'Ramayana' story of Rama's wife Sita being abducted by Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, and Rama's triumph with the aid of men, monkeys and bears. From the trees Hanuman the brave monkey observes Sita held captive in the tulasi garden where Ravana comes to intimidate her. The main part of the film covers Hanuman's rage while in Lanka when he set the whole island afire with his burning tail.
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- 0h 6m
- Post-credits
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- Released
- 1 January 1917
- Original title
- लङ्का दहन
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Dhundiraj Govind Phalke
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What The Burning of Lanka is based on
The Burning of Lanka is based on Ramayana, a national epic by Valmiki.
National epic
Ramayana
By Valmiki
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The Burning of Lanka isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1917. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Burning of Lanka?
The Burning of Lanka (1917) was directed by Dhundiraj Govind Phalke and stars Anna Salunke, Ganpat G. Shinde, D.D. Dabke.
What is The Burning of Lanka based on?
The Burning of Lanka is based on Ramayana, a national epic by Valmiki.