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Motu Patlu: King of Kings (2016): Cast & Plot

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Motu Patlu: King of Kings is a 2016 animated comedy directed by Suhas Kadav, starring Saurav Chakraborty as Motu / Patlu and Vinay Pathak. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.

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Motu Patlu: King of Kings (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Suhas Kadav
Original language
Hindi
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The story

What Is Motu Patlu: King of Kings About?

The premise of Motu Patlu: King of Kings without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Motu and Patlu are your home-grown Laurel and Hardy in an animation avatar. They befriend a circus lion, Guddu and attempt to save the jungle from a greedy poacher.

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Cast & crew

Motu Patlu: King of Kings Cast & Characters

Saurav Chakraborty leads the cast as Motu / Patlu, with Vinay Pathak as Guddu. Directed by Suhas Kadav.

From the director

More from Suhas Kadav

More films directed by Suhas Kadav: Motu Patlu 36 Ghantey Race Against Time, Motu Patlu in Dragon’s World and Motu Patlu: Kung Fu Kings.

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Plot

Motu Patlu: King of Kings Plot Summary

What happens in Motu Patlu: King of Kings from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a lively circus, a vegetarian lion named Guddu Ghalib performs tricks such as juggling vegetables and riding a unicycle. During one act, he accidentally starts a fire, triggering chaos that sends him fleeing inside the trunk of a car. He ends up in Furfuri Nagar, where his presence unsettles the locals. Mistaking him for a costumed performer, Motu and Patlu eventually realize he is a real lion with genuine circus skills. With the help of an animal-translation device, they learn that Guddu longs to return to the jungle.

Full summary

The whole story of Motu Patlu: King of Kings, scene by scene

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Videos

Motu Patlu: King of Kings Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Motu Patlu: King of Kings.

Motu Patlu: King of Kings in 3D | Official Trailer | In Cinemas 14th October
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What type of animal is Guddu Ghalib?

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Motu Patlu: King of Kings Also Known As

Also known as “Motu e Patlu: Il re dei re”.

Also known as
  • Motu e Patlu: Il re dei re

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Motu Patlu: King of Kings FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Motu Patlu: King of Kings, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Motu Patlu: King of Kings?

Motu Patlu: King of Kings runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was Motu Patlu: King of Kings released?

Motu Patlu: King of Kings was released on October 14, 2016.

Who directed Motu Patlu: King of Kings?

Motu Patlu: King of Kings was directed by Suhas Kadav.

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Who is in the cast of Motu Patlu: King of Kings?

Motu Patlu: King of Kings stars Saurav Chakraborty as Motu / Patlu and Vinay Pathak as Guddu.

Does Motu Patlu: King of Kings have a post-credit scene?

No. Motu Patlu: King of Kings has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Motu Patlu: King of Kings in?

The original language of Motu Patlu: King of Kings is Hindi.

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