Underplayed Gems

Benkiya Bale (1983)

Benkiya Bale poster
Original title
ಬೆಂಕಿಯ ಬಲೆ
Directed by
B. Dorai Raj, S. K. Bhagavan
Genre
drama film
Country
India
Runtime
2h 17m
Rated
U
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A family is caught in a difficult situation that tests their relationships. The story follows the characters as they navigate personal conflicts and moral choices.

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What happens

Benkiya Bale ( transl. Fire Trap) is a 1983 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by T. R. Subba Rao. The film stars Anant Nag, Lakshmi, K. S. Ashwath and Thoogudeepa Srinivas. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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