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Release Date:
September 1, 2000
Original Title:
Kuberan
Genres:
Drama
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Kuberan, director Rama Narayanan's return to family drama, that has any richness. The movie itself is marked by poorness in almost all departments - story, screenplay, direction and songs. To make the link between the title and the movie even more tenuous, the Kuberan in this movie isn't even rich. He is the sole money-earner for his family and his story is one of sacrifices for his near and dear. Karnan would probably have been a better name but Rama.Narayanan probably opted for Kuberan since Karnan was already taken!Kuberan(Karthik), who works as a tourist guide in Kodaikanal,...
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