Andha Naal

Andha Naal

1954 · 134 min · ★ 6.3 · Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Rajan, a radio engineer, is found murdered in Madras during the tense World War II era, amid fears of a Japanese air raid on the city. CID officer Sivanandham investigates the case as each suspect—Rajan's wife, lover, relatives, and neighbors—narrates a different version of events, revealing hidden motives and secrets that lead to the truth.

Directed by S. Balachander · Written by S. Balachander

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