Kumbakonam Gopalu (1998)
Overview
Gopal, a man from a small town, earns a living in the city by cheating people in all possible ways. He decides to make big money by blackmailing the men involved in a woman's death. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ta |
| Popularity | 1.225 |
Directed By
Kothandam Ramaiah
Crew
Kothandam Ramaiah
Prasanna Kumar
Kothandam Ramaiah
Kothandam Ramaiah
Ilaiyaraaja
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