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Aśoka

Aśoka

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 13, 2001

Runtime

2h 55m

Genres

Action, Adventure, Drama, History, Romance, War

User Score

65%

Original Title

अशोक

Production Companies

Red Chillies Entertainment

Director

Santosh Sivan

Budget

$17,000,000

Revenue

$19,000,000

Description

A young Prince Asoka works to perfect his skills in battle and also deals with family conflict. During a struggle with one of his step-brothers, his mother urges Asoka to escape to stay alive. While away, Asoka meets Kaurwaki and falls in love, but must use his skills as a warrior to protect her. A dangerous and heartbreaking web of conspiracy follows, which leads Asoka to embrace a Buddhist path.