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Balapareekshanam (1978)

Balapareekshanam poster
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How it feels

A family drama that follows the lives and relationships of several characters in a rural Indian setting. The story explores everyday struggles and emotional bonds among relatives and friends.

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What happens

Balapareekshanam is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Anthikkad Mani and produced by Babu Jose. The film stars Raghavan, Jayabharathi, KP Ummer, Adoor Bhasi and Babu Jose. Balapareekshanam's musical score is by M. K. Arjunan. The film was based on the Tamil film Poova Thalaiya. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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