Agni Sakshi
1982 · 152 min · ★ 6.5 · Romance, Drama, Family
Aravindhan runs a dance school where he falls for his student Kannamma. However, soon after they get married, he realises that she is impossible to deal with and decides to help her.
Directed by K. Balachander · Written by K. Balachander
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