Sindhu Bhairavi (film)
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Sindhu Bhairavi is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language musical drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Sivakumar, Suhasini and Sulakshana. It revolves around the three lead characters: a Carnatic singer J. K. Balaganapathi (JKB), his wife Bhairavi, and his girlfriend Sindhu. At the peak of his career, JKB gets addicted to alcohol following complications with his affair, and his career goes into a downward spiral.
Sindhu Bhairavi | |
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Directed by | K. Balachander |
Written by | K. Balachander |
Produced by | Rajam Balachander Pushpa Kandaswamy |
Starring | Sivakumar Suhasini Sulakshana |
Cinematography | R. Raghunatha Reddy |
Edited by | Ganesh–Kumar |
Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
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Running time | 159 minutes[1] |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Sindhu Bhairavi released worldwide on 11 November 1985, and opened to positive reviews from critics, and was a blockbuster. The film won three National Awards for Best Actress (Suhasini), Best Music Direction (Ilaiyaraaja) and Best Female Playback Singer (K. S. Chithra), in addition to the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil. The film has a sequel in the format of a television series named Sahana (2003), produced by Balachander, with Sulakshana reprising her role.