Pallavi Anupallavi is a 1983 Indian Kannada film directed by Mani Ratnam in his directorial debut. It stars Anil Kapoor in his first role as a lead actor. The film deals with an unconventional plot of a male in love with an older female played by the popular actress Lakshmi. Another South Indian director, Balu Mahendra, was the cinematographer for this movie. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was not a commercial success but was critically acclaimed. Pallavi Anu Pallavi's Telugu-dubbed version was released in 1989.Synopsis
Having pledged his love for Madhu (Kiran Vairale), Vijay (Anil Kapoor) finds himself entwined in a close friendship with Anu (Lakshmi), a married woman separated from her husband. Vijay grapples with the definition of love, treading the fine line between trust and attraction, amidst tremendous societal pressures. He is confused whether he loves Anu, an older woman, yet knows that Madhu is ready to accept him as a husband. Amid all this is his youthful streak of rebellion, ready to take on the world despite the taboos attached.
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