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Urduja (2008): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Urduja is a 2008 music comedy starring Regine Velasquez as Urduja (voice), Eddie Garcia and Jay Manalo. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $253,087 worldwide.

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Urduja (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Genres
Music , Comedy , Action , War
Original language
Tagalog
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Urduja About?

The premise of Urduja without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Set in the 13th century, the story follows Princess Urduja, a legendary warrior princess of Pangasinan, in a fictionalized adventure that blends myth and history. Produced entirely by Filipino talent, the film employs classic hand‑drawn animation, showcasing traditional techniques and a distinctly local artistic vision.

Urduja Themes & Keywords

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  • character name as title
  • warrior
  • surrealism
  • philippine history
  • family relationships
  • husband wife relationship
  • one word title
  • wife abuse
  • water buffalo
  • wanted
  • tribal war
  • traitor
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  • sword
  • snake
  • ship
  • sexism
  • selfishness
  • samurai
  • rat
  • pet
  • male female relationship
  • love
  • loss of father
  • legend
  • king
  • jealousy
  • japanese
  • interracial romance
  • heroine
  • greed
  • gold
  • general
  • fugitive
  • friend
  • fire
  • female warrior
  • father daughter relationship
  • escape
  • cross cultural relations
  • china
  • cheating
  • card game
  • carabao
  • bow and arrow
  • betrayal
  • based on legend
  • archery
  • animal
  • abuse
  • talking animal
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Cast & crew

Urduja Cast & Characters

Regine Velasquez leads the cast as Urduja (voice), with Eddie Garcia as Lakanpati (voice) and Jay Manalo as Simakwel (voice).

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Plot

Urduja Plot Summary

What happens in Urduja from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set in the 13th century, this film reimagines the legend of Princess Urduja, Regine Velasquez, the fearless warrior princess of Pangasinan, as she grows up under the shadow of her aging father, Lakanpati, the chieftain of the Tawilisi. The story intertwines duty and desire as Urduja trains to defend her people against rival tribes and ruthless invaders, while the weight of succession presses hard on the family and the tribe. The world around Urduja is rich with political maneuvering, loyal friends, and looming threats, all set against the sweeping landscapes of Northern Luzon.

Full summary

The whole story of Urduja, scene by scene

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Box office

Urduja Box Office

Urduja grossed $253,087 worldwide.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$253.1K

International
$253.1K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Urduja?

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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FAQ

Urduja FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Urduja, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Urduja?

Urduja runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Urduja released?

Urduja was released on June 18, 2008.

Who is in the cast of Urduja?

Urduja stars Regine Velasquez as Urduja (voice), Eddie Garcia as Lakanpati (voice) and Jay Manalo as Simakwel (voice), among 15 credited actors.

How much did Urduja make at the box office?

Urduja grossed $253,087 worldwide.

Does Urduja have a post-credit scene?

No. Urduja has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Urduja in?

The original language of Urduja is Tagalog.

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