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Jwaalamukhi (1985)

Jwaalamukhi poster
Original title
Jwalamukhi
Directed by
Singeetam Srinivasa Rao
Genre
drama film
Country
India
Runtime
2h 30m
Rated
U
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A man gets caught up in a web of secrecy involving government acts and ancient artifacts. The story follows his struggle to navigate hidden dangers and moral choices.

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What happens

Jwaalamukhi ( transl. Volcano) is a 1985 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. The film featured Rajkumar, Gayathri, Thoogudeepa Srinivas, K. S. Ashwath and Mukhyamantri Chandru. The movie is based on a novel of same name by Vijay Sasanur. Initially, it was planned to adapt the novel Shivatandava by the same writer into a movie. Eventually, the plan was dropped and Jwaalamukhi was selected. The movie is also remembered to have the Official Secrets Act and the Antiquities Act as narrative devices in its plot. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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