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Tapassu

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Country
India

How it feels

A man deals with his regrets and desires through a penance after a troubled romance. The story follows his emotional journey and its impact on the people around him.

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What happens

Tapassu (transl. Penance) is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Bharath Parepalli, who also played the lead role alongside Krishna Bharati. The film features music composed by Raj–Koti. The film received acclaim for its music. The song "Talukumannadi Kulukula Tara," with lyrics by Vennelakanti and sung by Mano, remains popular decades after its release. Bharath Parepalli won the Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer for his work on the film. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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