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Sati Anasuya (1935 film) (1935)

Sati Anasuya (1935 film) poster
Directed by
Ahindra Choudhury
Country
British Raj

How it feels

A woman named Anasuya takes on a divine challenge that tests her devotion. The film retells a story from Hindu mythology about faith and virtue.

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What happens

Sati Anasuya is a 1935 Telugu-language mythological film directed by Ahindra Choudhury and produced by Dasari Kotiratnam under the banner of Aurora Film Corporation. The film marks Kotiratnam's debut as the first female producer in Telugu cinema. Released on 4 October 1935, it stars Kotiratnam in the titular role of Anasuya, alongside D. Leelakumari, D. Venkubai, and Tungala Chalapathi Rao in prominent roles. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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