In Malacca, the group saved Bendahara Dato' Tun Perak from an angry mob while he was on his way to meet Sultan Mansur Shah.

Impressed by their bravery, the Sultan appointed Tuah and his friends as warriors, sparking jealousy among dignitaries like Tun Ali.

During a ceremony, Tuah demonstrated his skill by defeating the warrior Taming Sari and discovering that his opponent's strength lay in his magical keris.

Later, Sultan Mansur Shah expressed his desire to marry Tun Teja, who was engaged to Megat Panji Alam.

On the persuasion of Dang Rani (under Tun Ali and Pateh Karma Wijaya’s orders), Tuah agreed to meet Melor.

Melor, seeking justice for Tuah, attempted to assassinate Pateh Karma Wijaya with a kerambit during a performance but was killed by a guard.

Ashamed and regretful, the Sultan lamented Tuah’s execution, acknowledging him as the only warrior capable of defeating Jebat.

[2] In Malaya, Hang Tuah faced disapproval from Malay activists because of what they perceived as pro-colonial sentiments in the film.

The plot’s emphasis on its hero’s “blind loyalty”[3] was criticized, as was its Indian[4] and non-Muslim[5] director, Phani Majumdar.