Thyagayya
1981 · 143 min · ★ 8.0 · History
Thyagaraja was a famous composer in South India. This is his story.
Directed by Bapu · Written by Mullapudi Venkata Ramana
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Somayajulu J V Thyagaraja -
K R Vijaya Kamalamba -
Rao Gopal Rao Japesam - A Arja Janardhana Rao Hanuman
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Sakshi Ranga Rao
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