Haridas

Haridas

2013 · ★ 7.2 · Drama

Sivadas, a valiant officer, neglects Haridas, his child who has autism, due to his profession. Guilty, he decides to make up for his mistakes and do something for his son.

Directed by G. N. R. Kumaravelan · Written by G. N. R. Kumaravelan

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