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Kamala

1979 · 116 min

A somber social drama that weighs sacrifice against stigma, moving slowly toward heartbreak.

Directed by
C. V. Rajendran
Genres
Drama
Starring
Roopa, Lokesh, Ambareesh
Overview
To support her brother's education after their parents' death, Kamala is forced into prostitution. When she falls in love with Babu, he faces social ridicule after their affair becomes public.

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Directed by
C. V. Rajendran
Genres
Drama
Starring
Roopa, Lokesh, Ambareesh
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • class
    • family
    • love
    • betrayal
    • survival
    Places
    • small town
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance5
    Tension4
    Darkness6
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight7

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    Details

    Genres
    drama
    Directed by
    C. V. Rajendran
    Written by
    Bhaskaran
    Starring
    Roopa, Lokesh, Ambareesh, Ramakrishna, Loknath, Musuri Krishnamurthy, M. S. Umesh, Sharapanjara Iyengar
    Runtime
    116 min
    Country
    India
    Languages
    Kannada

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