Leelavathi
Also Known As: Leelavati
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: Not available
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Gender: Female
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Nammammana Sose
Overview: A drama film directed by Jawahar and P Vadiraj, starring Jayamala Omaiah in the lead role.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1980-07-26
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Gaali Maathu
Overview: While Gopi is set to marry Kanaka, a lawyer's daughter, he falls for Kanaka's classmate Gowri. So, he must strive to choose between his family and his love.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1981-01-29
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Muniyana Madari
Overview: Muniyana Madari is a 1981 Indian Kannada-language film.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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Veerakesari
Overview: Veera Kesari is a 1963 Indian Kannada-language swashbuckler film directed by B. Vittalacharya and produced by Sundarlal Nahatha and Doondi. The film stars Rajkumar, T. N. Balakrishna, Udaykumar and R. Nagendra Rao. The film has musical score by Ghantasala. S. Siddalingaiah was the assistant director of this movie. B. Vittalacharya shot the movie simultaneously in Telugu as Bandipotu, with N. T. Rama Rao.
Genres: Action
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1963-08-15
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Naa Ninna Bidalaare
Overview: Krishna refuses to accept Kamini's love for him. But when Kamini dies and her ghost possesses Krishna, his wife, Gayatri, tries to save him from this situation.
Genres: Horror Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1979-02-23
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Habba
Overview: Ram falls in love with Seetha, who refuses to marry him owing to a dark family secret. Ram's brothers then devise a plan to unite the lovers.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1999-04-16
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Hombisilu
Overview: Dr Roopa and Dr Nataraj get married and being both egoistic, and little arrogant, differences come up in their personal and Professional life where they run a Nursing home. Roopa suspects her husband of having an affair with another Doctor Vasanthi...Suspicions and neglect and duty conflict with each other and will their wedding stand this acid test?
Genres: Romance Drama Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1978-01-27
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Sahodarara Savaal
Overview: Two brothers get separated when they are young but dislike each other after reuniting as adults. Though they are initially unaware of their parentage, their interests align once they learn the truth.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1977-09-16
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Vasantha Geetha
Overview: Vasantha, an ordinary insurance agent, and Geetha, an arrogant woman, get married after fighting initially. However, the ensuing marital issues due to class differences soon drive them apart.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1980-01-01
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Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha
Overview: A sage predicts that there will be two men in Ganga's life. Shortly, she comes across Ranga, a bandit who loves her. Once she gets married, Ganga and her husband are abducted by Ranga
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1981-08-03
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Bhaktha Kumbara
Overview: Bhakta Kumbara is a 1974 Indian Kannada biographical film, directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy and produced by N R Anuradha Devi. The film stars Rajkumar, Leelavati and Balkrishna in lead roles. The film had a musical score by G.K. Venkatesh. Actress Sridevi essayed the role of Muktha Bai (as a child artist), thereby the latter making her Kannada film debut. The movie is based on the life of Gora Kumbhar, a potter turned into a saint who lived in the 13th and 14th centuries in Teredoki village. He supposedly lost his child while curing the clay by his legs for making pots, because he did not notice his child fumbling under his feet as he immersed himself in chanting the name of God. He was called Saint Gora Kumbara by the people of Maharashtra.
Genres: Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1974-08-30
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Sipayi Ramu
Overview: Sipayi Ramu is a 1972 Indian Kannada language film directed by Y. R. Swamy, based on the novel Barale Innu Yamune? by Nuggehalli Pankaja. The 2012 Hindi movie Paan Singh Tomar, based on the life of an Indian soldier turned dacoit Paan Singh Tomar had a similar storyline. This was also the first Kannada colour movie which was based on a novel.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1972-02-04
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Naa Ninna Mareyalare
Overview: Due to her mother's disapproval, Usha has to leave her lover and get married to a man she does not love. However, fate brings the estranged lovers face to face again. The film is based on the short story Naanu Neenu Jodi by A. R. Anand.
Genres: Family Romance Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1976-09-17
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Kittur Chennamma
Overview: It stars B. Saroja Devi as Kittur Chennamma, an Indian freedom fighter who led an armed rebellion against the British East India Company in 1824, and died in captivity in 1829.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1962-01-01
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Nanda Deepa
Overview: Nanda Deepa is a 1963 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film, directed by M. R. Vittal, making his first venture in film direction.[1] The film was produced and written by actor Vadiraj and co-produced by Jawahar for Sri Bharathi Chitra studio house in its debut production. The film stars Rajkumar and Harini, along with Leelavathi and Udaykumar playing other pivotal roles. The film, upon release garnered wide appreciation and recognition and won the prestigious National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada at the 10th National Film Award. The movie was remade in Gujarati in 1964 as Ramat Ramade Ram - making this the first Kannada movie to be remade in that language. The movie starred Tarla Mehta and Mahesh Kumar in the lead role with popular actor Sanjeev Kumar reprising the role of Udaykumar. While the Kannada version won the National Award, the Gujarati version won eight State awards
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1963-01-04
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College Ranga
Overview: Students from a private educational institution resort to college politics in order to fight the corrupt professors and non-teaching staff. Based on a novel by B. G. L. Swamy.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1976-01-01
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Phalitamsha
Overview: A young man chases love. He encounters three women. Infatuation. Fame. Friendship. He mistakes them for romantic love. And is disillusioned. Eventually his level-headed wife and some tenuous circumstances help him comprehend the meaning. The movie was predominantly shot in Bijapur. The movie paired newcomer Jai Jagadish with four heroines.
Genres: Drama Romance Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1976-12-01
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Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
Overview: The eldest daughter takes the responsibility of supporting her mother and siblings after her father abandons them. She strives for the betterment of her family by living a selfless life.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1983-09-30
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Premaloka
Overview: Ravichandran tries to woo a classmate. On being spurned, he poses as a mysterious biker and sweeps her off her feet.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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Sumaithaangi
Overview: A happy-go-lucky guy falls in love with his professor's daughter. Although his brother supports him, his financial situation forces him to make many sacrifices in life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1962-12-07
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Swaathi Mutthu
Overview: Shivayya, who suffers from autism, impulsively marries Lalitha, a young widow, against the customs of his village. They move to the city to escape from the wrath of the societal judgement.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 2003-12-26
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Kiladi Kittu
Overview: A 1978 Kannada movie.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1978-03-03
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Sharapanjara
Overview: Kaveri and Sathish fall in love and get married and have a perfect life. However, Sathish's behaviour towards Kaveri changes when he finds out she was molested as a kid. The film revolves around the issues of a woman's chastity, the acceptance of mentally ill by society and unfaithful spouses.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1971-03-02
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Maathu Tappada Maga
Overview: Kumar falls for Latha but is unable to marry her as his father opposes their relationship. After Kumar marries another woman, Chandru, an evil man, enters Latha's life, and Kumar tries to save her.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1978-03-30
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Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
Overview: Kavitha, a young woman, is the sole bread winner for her family. In order to fulfill their dreams and ambitions, she puts herself through the daily grind of working in an office maintaining a tough exterior at home and at office. The delays in her marriage with her lover Tilak, frustrates him but he decides to wait for her. Eventually when Kavitha consents to marriage, Tilak springs up an unpleasant surprise.
Genres: Romance Drama Family
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1974-11-13
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Avargal
Overview: After a break-up with her boyfriend and a troubled marriage with Ramanathan, Anu is devastated. She finds solace when she meets Janardhan however, her troubled past soon catches up with her.
Genres: Family Drama Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1977-02-25
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Kumkuma Rakshe
Overview: A 1977 Kannada movie.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1977-10-13
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Gejje Pooje
Overview: A young girl is brought up in poverty but understands the value of education, and with the support of her mother struggles to reject a life of prostitution.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1969-01-01
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Naan Avanillai
Overview: A man is arrested and appears in court for conning and betraying four women, posing as four different men.
Genres: Romance Crime Drama Mystery
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1974-05-24
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Mooruvare Vajragalu
Overview: This story is based on the epic of Mahabharatha.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1973-12-07
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Gange Gowri
Overview: The film encompasses the story of Daksha yajna. It depicts how the daksha yajna was desecrated following the jumping into the fire by Lord Shiva's wife Dakshayani. Following this, Lord Shiva marries Goddess Parvati. Later, the Devatas Shiva, Ganga, Gowri all take birth as avatars on earth in the city of Kashi. Eventually, Shiva, Gowri and Ganga all get married in their earthly avatars.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1967-04-13
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Gange Gowri
Overview: The film encompasses the story of Daksha yajna. It depicts how the daksha yajna was desecrated following the jumping into the fire by Lord Shiva's wife Dakshayani. Following this, Lord Shiva marries Goddess Parvati. Later, the Devatas Shiva, Ganga, Gowri all take birth as avatars on earth in the city of Kashi. Eventually, Shiva, Gowri and Ganga all get married in their earthly avatars.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1967-04-13
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Upasane
Overview: Shraddha is a music enthusiast. She is determined to pursue a career in classical music but faces several obstacles.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1974-01-01
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Giri Baale
Overview: Venkatesh and Neelaveni are in love, but on hearing that Neelaveni is dead, Venkatesh marries Shankari. Just when Venkatesh reconciles with his fate, Neelaveni reappears in his life.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1985-07-01
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Ranadheera Kanteerava
Overview: Ranadheera Kanteerava is a 1960 Indian Kannada-language historical drama biographical film directed by the editor-turned-director N. C. Rajan and written by G. V. Iyer. It is one of the most popular films of acclaimed Kannada actor Rajkumar, who plays the role of an emperor Kanthirava Narasaraja I of the Wodeyar dynasty, Mysore, who was fondly named as Ranadheera Kantheerava. The film depicts the life of Kanteerava, who is known for his immense physical strength through wrestling. The film was credited to be one of the most authentic historical films made, since it was entirely based on the documents found in the Mysore Palace. The film also stars Udaykumar, Leelavathi, K. S. Ashwath and Sandhya in prominent roles.
Genres: History
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1960-02-14
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Mana Mecchida Madadi
Overview: Mana Mecchida Madadi is a 1963 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by K. R. Seetharama Sastry and produced by N. B. Vathsalan and N. Ramachandra. The film stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar, K. S. Ashwath and Balakrishna. The film has musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar. The movie was remade in Telugu in 1965 as Visala Hrudayalu.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1963-08-23
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Shivarathri Mahathme
Overview: Shivarathri Mahathme is a 1964 Indian Kannada-language film directed by P. R. Kaundinya. The film stars Rajkumar, Leelavathi and K. S. Ashwath. The movie was dubbed in Telugu in 1965 as Shivarathri Mahatyam.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1964-02-03
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Maduve Madi Nodu
Overview: Maduve Madi Nodu is a 1965 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy and produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani. The film stars Rajkumar, R. Nagendra Rao, Udaykumar and Narasimharaju. The movie was a profitable venture and was declared a super hit.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1965-12-24
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Boregowda Bengalurige Banda
Overview: Boregowda Bengalurige Banda is a 1970 Indian Kannada-language film written and directed by B. A. Arasu Kumar, and produced by S. Shivashankarappa, Kalleshappa, Devaramuni Shanmukappa, H. M. Jayanna and S. D. Umapathi under the banner Sri Mallikarjuna Enterprises. It stars Rajesh and Leelavathi; B. Vijayalakshmi and Srinath feature in supporting roles. The title of the film is based on an adage which describes the predicament of a small town man struck by the glamour and glitz of the city.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1970-07-08
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Aaru Mooru Ombhatthu
Overview: Aaru Mooru Ombhatthu is a 1970 Indian Kannada film, directed and produced by K. S. L. Swamy. The film stars Udaykumar, Srinath, Ramesh and Ravi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar.
Genres: Mystery Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1970-11-23
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Naagarahaavu
Overview: Although Ramachari falls madly in love with Alamelu, her parents forbid their marriage and force her to marry another man. But Ramachari can't stand idly by when he discovers his sweetheart's husband has become her pimp. Quietly aiding Ramachari on his quest to save Alamelu is Chamayya, a childless woman who loves him as much as if he were her own son.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1972-12-29
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Doorada Betta
Overview: The film starred Rajkumar and Bharathi Vishnuvardhan. It had Balakrishna, K. S. Ashwath and Sampath playing supporting roles. The film, along with Mooruvare Vajragalu (1973), was Rajkumar's last movie in black-and-white. However, this movie had a few sequences shot in colour. This was also the last film where Rajkumar and Bharathi were seen together. This was also Rajkumar's last collaboration with Siddalingaiah. The film is seen as a landmark in the career of Siddalingaiah.The movie saw a theatrical run of 25 weeks.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1973-08-10
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Maga Mommaga
Overview: Maga Mommaga is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by R. Panduranga Naidu and D. R. Raghavendra Naidu. The film stars Dwarakish, K. S. Ashwath, Vajramuni and Balakrishna in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. Ranga Rao.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1974-12-02
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Kalla Kulla
Overview: Kalla Kulla is a 1975 Indian Kannada-language comedy drama film, directed by K. S. R. Das and produced by Shastry Associates. The story is written by M. D. Sundar. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Dwarakish, Bhavani and Jayalakshmi. The film was widely appreciated for its songs and story upon release. The songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra were huge hits. The movie was dubbed in Hindi as Chor Ka Bhai Chor. H.R. Bhargava was the associate director of this movie. The director remade the movie in Telugu in 1976 as Kallanum Kullanum. The movie was dubbed in Malayalam as Kallanum Kullanum
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1975-06-28
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Bangarada Gudi
Overview: Bangarada Gudi is a 1976 Indian Kannada film, directed by K. S. R. Das and produced by C. H. Prakash Rao. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Manjula, Ambareesh and Padmapriya in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. K. Venkatesh. The director remade the movie in Telugu in 1979 as Bangaru Gudi.
Genres: Thriller Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1976-08-13
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Muyyige Muyyi
Overview: Muyyige Muyyi is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by P. Krishna Raj. The multi-starrer is led by Srinath, Vishnuvardhan, Aarathi, Manjula, Roja Ramani and Chandrashekhar.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1978-04-21
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Vasantha Lakshmi
Overview: Vasantha Lakshmi is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by A. V. Seshagiri Rao and produced by K. Vittala Kumar, K. V. Honnappa and K. V. Gurunath. The film stars Srinath, Vishnuvardhan, Aarathi, and Manjula. The film has musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar. The movie is a remake of the 1974 Tamil movie Engamma Sapatham.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1978-10-06
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Amarnath
Overview: Amarnath is a 1978 Indian Kannada film, directed by K. Mani Murugan and produced by N. K. Narayan, V. K. Ramesh and P. B. Walke. The film stars Ambareesh, Sundar Krishna Urs, Dheerendra Gopal and K. S. Ashwath in lead roles. The film had musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1978-10-27
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Kiladi Jodi
Overview: Jaggu and George, two petty thieves, mend their ways to make George's lover, Jenny, and her father happy. However, they come across Jenny's lookalike who is in trouble and decide to help her.
Genres: Action Drama Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1978-09-15
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Kanyarathna
Overview: Kanyarathna is a 1963 Indian Kannada language film directed by J. D. Thotan in his directorial debut. It stars Dr. Rajkumar and Leelavathi. The supporting cast features Rajashankar, Balakrishna, Dikki Madhava Rao, Rathnakar and Sowcar Janaki.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1963-04-05
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Putaani Agents 123
Overview: Murali, an honest police officer, is falsely charged in a murder case and sentenced to death. However, things take a turn when three students race against time to prove his innocence.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1979-08-03
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Kulla Kulli
Overview: A man and woman, who always quarrel, open their driving schools, individually, and compete with one another. Eventually, they realise they have feelings for each other.
Genres: Family Drama
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1980-03-28
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Mane Mane Kathe
Overview: Mane Mane Kathe is a 1981 Indian Kannada film, directed by Rajachandra and produced by B S Dwarakish and H R Prabhakar Reddy. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Jayachithra, Srinivasamurthy, K Vijaya, Lokanath, Leelavathi, Dwarakish, Seetharam and Uma Shivakumar in lead roles. The film had musical score by Sathyam. Watch the full movie, Mane Mane Kathe, online, only on Eros Now.
Genres: Comedy Drama Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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Mududida Tavare Aralithu
Overview: Chandrashekar, a construction engineer, meets his uncle, who he considers to be responsible for his father's death. But, his uncle tries to prove his innocence and rebuild a healthy relationship.
Genres: Drama Family
Original Language: kn
Release Date: 1983-01-06
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