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Guppedu Manasu (1979)

Guppedu Manasu poster
Directed by
K. Balachander
Genre
drama film
Country
India
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A love story between two people from different backgrounds is tested by societal expectations and personal choices. The film follows their relationship as they navigate conflict and emotional strain.

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What happens

Nool Veli ( transl. Fence of Yarn) is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Sarath Babu, Sujatha and Saritha in prominent roles. It was made simultaneously in Telugu as Guppedu Manasu (transl. Fist-sized heart), and is a remake of the 1977 Malayalam film Aa Nimisham. Kamal Haasan does a guest role in both Tamil and Telugu versions. Nool Veli was released on 7 September 1979, and Guppedu Manasu on 2 November the same year. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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