Kamalatho Naa Prayanam(2014)
Kamalatho Naa Prayanam is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Narasimha Nandi. It stars Sivaji in the lead role. The story follows a sex worker in 1950s Burma who dreams of a family. She meets an idealistic soldier who offers her a chance at a new life. The film explores the tension between personal desire and social judgment. It received praise for its honest portrayal of a taboo subject. The movie is available for streaming on Netflix.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 March 2014
- Director
- Narasimha Nandi
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 42m 0
Storyline
A sex worker in 1950s Burma dreams of leaving her life behind. She meets a kind soldier who sees her as a person. Together they plan a future, but society and their pasts stand in the way.
“Love against all odds.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kamalatho Naa Prayanam
Cast reunions in this film: Archana & Veda Shastry (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was inspired by a real-life incident involving a sex worker in Hyderabad, as shared by director Narasimha Nandi.
- It was shot in just 20 days on a very low budget, mostly in the old city areas of Hyderabad.
- Actress Kamalinee Mukherjee, known for mainstream roles, took on this bold character to break from her usual image.
- The movie faced censorship challenges due to its sensitive subject and was initially denied a theatrical release.
- Director Narasimha Nandi also wrote the story and screenplay, drawing from his background in socially relevant films.
- Despite its serious theme, the film includes a cameo by comedian Venu Madhav to provide light-hearted moments.
- It was screened at a few international film festivals focusing on women's issues but had limited commercial success in India.