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Thayi Illada Thabbali (2003)

Thayi Illada Thabbali poster
Directed by
Sai Prakash
Genre
family, drama
Country
India
Runtime
2h 25m
Rated
U
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

The film follows an orphaned child struggling with loss and loneliness in rural Karnataka. It shows the child's bond with a caring woman who offers hope and stability.

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What happens

Thayi Illada Thabbali (transl. Motherless orphan) is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language drama film written and directed by Om Sai Prakash. The film was produced by Ramesh Yadav under the banner Royal Pictures. It features Shivadwaj and Radhika. The score and soundtrack for the film is by Nadabrahma Hamsalekha and the cinematography is by Sundarnath Suvarna. Radhika received Karnataka State Award for Best Actress for her performance and she also received nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Kannada. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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