Sakshathkara

Sakshathkara

1971 · 149 min · ★ 8.3 · Drama, Family

The story revolves around the dangers of superstition, particularly when it concerns marriage and how unscrupulous elements in society could manipulate these beliefs to their benefit and lead to tragic consequences.

Directed by S.R. Puttanna Kanagal · Written by Kanagal Prabhakar Shastry

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