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Uthami Petra Rathinam (1959)

Uthami Petra Rathinam poster
Directed by
M. A. Thirumugam
Genre
drama film
Country
India
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A family drama from 1960s Tamil cinema. The story follows the struggles and relationships of a family, focusing on a virtuous woman and her conflicts with others around her.

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What happens

Uthami Petra Rathinam (transl. A Precious Gem) is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by M. A. Thirumugam and written by Aaroor Dass. The film stars K. Balaji, Malini and P. Kannamba, with T. K. Ramachandran, M. N. Rajam, Pandari Bai, S. V. Sahasranamam, Kuladeivam Rajagopal and Manorama in supporting roles. It was released on 1 April 1960, and failed at the box office. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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