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Balan(1938)
Status: Released
Date: 1938-01-19
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The story features the struggle of two orphaned children, oppressed and exploited by an evil stepmother.
Languages: Malayalam.
Countries:
India
ProductionCompanies:
Modern Theatres
Movie: Balan
Top 8 Billed Cast
Alleppey Vincent
Shanku
K. Malathi
K K Aroor
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The story features the struggle of two orphaned children, oppressed and exploited by an evil stepmother.
Release Date
1938-01-19
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