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Dhakam (1974)

Dhakam poster
Directed by
Babu Nanthankode
Country
India
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A romantic drama about a man and a woman dealing with their feelings of longing. The story follows their emotional journey through connection and distance.

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What happens

Dhakam ( transl. Thirst) is an Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Babu Nanthankode in his debut. He co-wrote the story with T. Vaiyadurai, who handled the cinematography. The film stars R. Muthuraman and Nanditha Bose. Filmed in 1972, it did not see a theatrical release, but has been screened at many film festivals. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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