Kaivara Mahathme

Kaivara Mahathme

1961 · 175 min · Drama, History

Kaiwara Mahathme is a hagiographical drama that chronicles the spiritual journey of the revered saint-poet Narayanappa, known as Kaiwara Thathaiyyah.

Directed by T. V. Singh Thakur · Written by G. V. Iyer

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