Thappu Thalangal (1978)
Gênero : Família, Drama, Romance
Runtime : 2H 11M
Director : K. Balachander
Sinopse
When Devu, a local thug, meets Sarasu, a prostitute, he falls in love with her. They decide to a lead a moral life after Devu commits an unforgettable crime.
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