

Swayamkrushi
1987-09-03 · 164 min · ★ 8.6
An uneducated cobbler, Sambayya, raises his late sister's son and harbours feelings for Sarada. Unable to marry Sarada, Sambayya settles down with Ganga, but another problem knocks at his door.
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- Directors
- K. Viswanath
- Production companies
- Poornodaya Movie Creations
- Countries
- India
- Status
- Released
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ChiranjeeviSambayya
VijayashantiGanga
SumalathaSarada
Charan RajGovind
Brahmanandam
Somayajulu J V
M. V. S. Haranatha Rao
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