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Sandhya Raagam
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Sandhya Raagam

1989-01-11 · 84 min · ★ 9.7

Drama

Chokkalingam, an old man, moves out of town after his wife's death and goes to live with Vasu, his nephew in Chennai. However, Vasu struggles to bear the cost of an additional member in his family.

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Directors
Balu Mahendra
Production companies
Doordarshan
Countries
India
Status
Released

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Chokkalinga BhagavatharGrand Father
ArchanaArchanaDaughter in law
Oviyar Veera SandhanamSon

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