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Illara Jyothi (1954)

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How it feels

A man navigates family responsibilities and personal challenges. The story focuses on his relationships with the women in his household.

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What happens

Illara Jothi (transl. The Light of the House) is a 1954 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by G. R. Rao and produced by Modern Theatres. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini and Sriranjani. It was released on 9 April 1954. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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