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Tarzan Ke Kota
Ratna is the daughter of Mr. Barkah Bin Sadeli, a cosmetics scientist who uses plant extracts in his products. When Ratna accompanies her father and his assistant, Tiga, to find the "monkey palm" leaf for preventing wrinkles; she is kidnapped by Arde, and his henchmen, Kutil and Tumpal, who also wants the "monkey palm" leaf. But Ratna manages to hide in a cave. Then she finds a long haired man sleeping with a leopard. Unexpectedly, the unkempt man is kind but he does not understand human language. Suddenly the man hits his chest four times and then says "Tarzan". Tarzan then takes Ratna back home to the city on a horse. Arde, who has changed his name to Mamahi (shortened from Master Mata Hitam or Master with Dark Eye), discovers Tarzan’s arrival in the city.
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Plot Summary
Tarzan, a young man from a jungle village, is framed for a crime he didn't commit. He must then flee to the city and take on a new identity. In the city, he falls in love with a girl who is the daughter of a powerful businessman. The businessman opposes their love and tries to separate them. Tarzan must also confront the people who framed him.
Critical Reception
Tarzan Ke Kota received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its weak screenplay, uninspired direction, and dated plot. While some acknowledged the performances of the lead actors, the film was generally considered a commercial and critical failure.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a convoluted and predictable plot.
Performances are generally weak, with little chemistry between the leads.
Direction and technical aspects are uninspired, failing to engage the audience.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'Tarzan Ke Kota' is not readily available, but the general reception suggests it was not well-received by audiences.
Fun Fact
The film's title and premise loosely draw inspiration from Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan character, but it is set in a contemporary Indian urban environment rather than a jungle.
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