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-language drama film directed and written by Lekhan. The film stars Sriimurali and

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, with Thulasi Shivamani and Sharan in supporting roles.

Cast

* Sriimurali as Dharani *

as Jeevi * Thulasi Shivamani * Sharan *

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Production

Debutant director Lekhan opted to make his first film and chose to focus on the mother-son relationship. Actress

made a comeback after a brief absence from acting through the project, and shot for forty days.

Soundtrack

Reception

Critical response

Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana of ''

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'' scored the film at 1 out of 5 stars and says "Dialogues, especially those between the just smitten Dharni and Jeevi, are too poetic to digest. Sharan, who plays Murali's friend, also fails to impress. Stale jokes find a place in the film and there is nothing even Shar