Cheluvi
The flowering tree
1992 · 102 min · ★ 9.7 · Drama, Family
Cheluvi, a poor young woman, has a secret magical power. With the magic, she turns into a tree which produces exotic flowers. Soon, her secret is spotted by Kumar, the son of the village head.
Directed by Girish Karnad · Written by Girish Karnad
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Sonali Kulkarni Cheluvi - P Prashant Rao Kumar
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Girish Karnad Village Headman - G Gargi Yakkundi Shyama
- G Geetanjali Kirloskar Mala
- S Sushma Chenni
- B B Jayashree Mother
- V Vijaya Yakkundi Neighbour
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