
Karuththamma
1994-11-03 · 153 min · ★ 6.2
A father blames his miseries on the birth of his third daughter, but soon understands her true value after he becomes paralyzed.
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- Directors
- Bharathiraja
- Production companies
- Vetrivel Art Creations
- Countries
- India
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
RajashreeKaruththamma
RajaStephen
MaheswariRosy
Saranya PonvannanPeriyakanni
PonvannanThavasi
Periyar DasanMokkaiyan
Vadivelu
Vadivukarasi
Janagaraj
SundarrajanVaathiyar
S. N. LakshmiMaruthuvachi
VaiyapuriBus Conductor
Theni Kunjarammal
BharathirajaSelf
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