15 Jun 2001
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In 1890s India, an arrogant British commander challenges the harshly taxed residents of Champaner to a high-stakes cricket match.
Vanaja
In rural South India, 15 year old Vanaja goes to work for the local Landlady in hopes of learning Kuchipudi Dance. Initial chemistry with the Landlady's son turns ugly, pitching her into a battle of Caste and Animus.
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Mamatha Bhukya Vanaja
Urmila Dammannagari Rama Devi
Ramachandriah Marikanti Somayya
Krishnamma Gundimalla Radhamma
Karan Singh Shekhar
Bhavani Renukunta Lacchi
Krishna Garlapati Ram Babu
Prabhu Garlapati Yadigiri
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