Amrit Manthan is a 1934 Hindi-language Drama movie written by Narayan Hari Apte Veer Mohammed Puri and directed by V. Shantaram and produced by Prabhat Film Company under the banner of Prabhat Film Company. This classic opens with a sensational low-angle circular track movement as Chandika cult followers meet in a dungeon of flickering lights and deep shadow. As the rationalist King Krantivarma (Varde) banned human or animal sacrifices from the increasingly fanatical festivals dedicated to the goddess, the cult's high priest (Chandramohan/Date) orders the hapless Vishwagupta (Kelkar) to kill the king. He obeys but is then betrayed by the perfidious priest and caught. His son Madhavgupta (Mane) and daughter Sumitra (Apte) together with the princess (Tarkhad) and the people finally overthrow the priest. There are several famous scenes, including the twice-told legend of the churning of the seas, once by the priest to show how evil must be exorcised, and again by a good general to show how demons often appear disguised as gods. Although invoking divine intervention when Madhavgupta is about to be sacrificed, the film's strongly political thrust has the people rise in revolt. Written by Sujit R. Varma. Amrit manthan features Chandra Mohan in the title role along with Nalini Tarkhad, Shanta Apte and G. R. Mane in supporting roles. The music was composed by Keshavrao Bhole. Cinematography was done by Keshavrao Dhaiber. The film has a running time of 155 min. It was released on 1st January 1934.