Swati Muthyam(1986)
After an autistic man impulsively marries a young widow, she must move to the city and ensure the welfare of her new family, against the glare of societal judgement and financial struggle.
Movie: Swati Muthyam
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Sivayya
Lalitha
Lalita's Guru
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Chalapati
Lalita's Sister-in-Law
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After an autistic man impulsively marries a young widow, she must move to the city and ensure the welfare of her new family, against the glare of societal judgement and financial struggle.
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1986-03-13
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