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Mannai Thottu Kumbidanum (1995)

Mannai Thottu Kumbidanum poster
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How it feels

A man returns to his rural village and confronts the expectations of his family and community. The story explores his relationships with his mother and the local women.

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What happens

Mannai Thottu Kumbidanum (transl. Touch the soil and bow down) is a 1995 Indian Tamil language drama film directed by R. Umashankar, who had previously directed the film Thambi Oorukku Pudhusu (1991). The film stars Selva and Keerthana, with Rajesh, Rocky, Goundamani, Senthil, Vadivukkarasi and Kamala Kamesh playing supporting roles. It was released on 16 December 1995. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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