Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar (1987)
Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar is a Malayalam movie released meaning Kings of Earth in 1987 directed by Thambi Kannanthanam and featuring Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi and Jagathy. The scion of Thekkumkoor royal family wanted to introduce his heir to democracy. For this sole purpose he bribes the Chief Minister. Once in power, Mahendra Varma tries to be independent and help his friend Jayan.
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