Lanchavatharam

Lanchavatharam

1985 · 140 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

A man who is accustomed to a life of receiving bribes faces the danger from none other than his son, who joins Anti-Corruption Bureau. He attempts to escape unscathed.

Directed by Dasari Narayana Rao · Written by Dasari Narayana Rao

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