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Naalvar (1953)

Naalvar poster
Genre
drama film
Country
India
Elsewhere
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How it feels

Four siblings in a Tamil family navigate conflicts and bonds that shape their lives together. The story centers on the decisions and struggles each one faces.

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What happens

Naalvar (transl. Four people) is a 1953 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by V. Krishnan. The film stars A. P. Nagarajan, Kumari Thankam, N. N. Kannappa, M. N. Krishnan and T. P. Muthulakshmi in major roles. Nagarajan, who played the main lead was also the writer of the film. The film revolves around a family consisting of four siblings. It is based on Nagarajan's play of the same name. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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