Aakrosh
Cry of the Wounded
1980 · 144 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama
In the 1980s, a lawyer defends a tribal man who is under arrest for killing his own wife. As he proceeds with the case, he learns about the harsh life of scheduled tribes in India.
Directed by Govind Nihalani · Written by Vijay Tendulkar
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Naseeruddin Shah Bhaskar Kulkarni -
Om Puri Lahanya Bhiku -
Amrish Puri Dushane, Public Prosecutor -
Smita Patil Nagi Bhiku -
Mohan Agashe Bhonsle, Chairman of Zilla Parishad -
Achyut Potdar More, Forest Contractor -
Deepak Shirke Ruffian -
Reema Lagoo Lavni dancer - N Nana Palsikar Bhiku's father
- B Bhagyashree Kotnis Bhiku's sister
- M Mahesh Elkunchwar Social worker
- A Arvind Deshpande Dr. Vasant M. Patil
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