Nyaya Tharasu (1989)
Género : Drama, Crimen
Tiempo de ejecución : 2H 30M
Director : K. Rajeswar
Escritor : M. Karunanidhi
Sinopsis
A remarkable tale of a remarkable woman, who puts her commitment to social activism above everything else, including her own love for an adoring man.
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