…roles with the Malayalam film Kanyakumari (1974) and the Tamil-language Apoorva Raagangal (1975; “Rare Melodies”). The latter film is regarded as Haasan’s breakout role and is one of several collaborations with director K. Balachander, whom Haasan has acknowledged as his mentor and guiding spirit. Both Kanyakumari and Apoorva Ragangal earned…
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