Samrat Ashoka
1992 · 135 min · ★ 7.0 · Action, Drama, War
The life story of emperor Ashoka.
Directed by N.T. Rama Rao · Written by N.T. Rama Rao
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N.T. Rama Rao Ashoka / Chanakya -
Vani Viswanath Tishya Raksha -
Mohan Babu Malavasimha -
Gummadi Bouddha Parivrajaka -
Kaikala Satyanarayana Rayani Rachamallu - R Ranganath Bindusara
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Ramakrishna Jayamallu -
Kanta Rao -
Dhulipala Ujjayini Mahamantri -
Bhanumathi Kartruni -
B. Saroja Devi Karmani -
Lakshmi
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