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Release Date:
March 22, 1942
Original Title:
Bala Nagamma
Genres:
Action | Drama | Music
Production Companies:
Gemini Studios
Production Countries:
India
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 138
The story is about Bala Nagamma, a young princess. The King prays for progeny and is blessed with children, the youngest of them is named Bala Nagamma. She is married off to Karyavardi Raju. She is kidnapped by Mayala Marathi who turns her into a dog and takes her to his cave. Once there, he tries to take advantage of her. She keeps him away by quoting some Holy Rites and Pujas that she is involved in. She is a prisoner in the cave for fourteen years, during which time the Fakir's mistress, Sangu, becomes jealous of his obsession with Bala Nagamma. In the meantime, her son Balavardi Raju grows up and discovers the truth about his mother.
Director:
Chittajalu Pullayya
Producer:
S. S. Vasan
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