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Amruthavarshini (1997): Cast & Plot

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Amruthavarshini is a 1997 drama directed by Dinesh Baboo, starring Sarath Babu as Hemanth, Suhasini Maniratnam and Ramesh Aravind. It runs 2 hours 27 minutes.

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Amruthavarshini (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 27m (147 min)
Director
Dinesh Baboo
Genre
Drama
Original language
Kannada
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The story

What Is Amruthavarshini About?

The premise of Amruthavarshini without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After his girlfriend's death, Ashok (Ramesh) seeks solace with his friend Hemanth (Sharath Babu). While trying to recover, he becomes drawn to Hemanth's faithful wife Veena (Suhasini), whose presence evokes memories of his lost love. Their growing attraction threatens the friendship, heightening tension in the resort town of Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu.

Amruthavarshini Themes & Keywords

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  • love triangle
  • photograph
  • tragedy
  • friendship
  • husband wife relationship
  • death of husband
  • suicide
  • friend
  • obsession
  • grief
  • depression
  • falling off a cliff
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  • obsessive love
  • camera
  • cliff
  • pushed off a cliff
  • death of girlfriend
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Cast & crew

Amruthavarshini Cast & Characters

Sarath Babu leads the cast as Hemanth, with Suhasini Maniratnam as Veena and Ramesh Aravind as Abhishek Bharadwaj. Directed by Dinesh Baboo; 10 actors are credited in all.

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More from Dinesh Baboo

More films directed by Dinesh Baboo: Abhi, Mazhavillu and Idu Saadhya.

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Plot

Amruthavarshini Plot Summary

What happens in Amruthavarshini from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On the surface, Hemanth runs an advertising firm and enjoys a stable, loving marriage with Veena. His childhood friend and poet, Abhishek Bharadwaj, arrives to stay with the family for a while. Shruthi, Abhishek’s girlfriend who died of cancer, left him with a painful promise: to marry again after her death. The grief weighs heavily, and over time Abhishek’s mood darkens as Veena’s strong resemblance to Shruthi stirs his memories. Hemanth notices the tension but keeps his concerns to himself, hoping to protect Veena from trouble.

Full summary

The whole story of Amruthavarshini, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Amruthavarshini?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is Hemanth's profession at the beginning of the film?

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Amruthavarshini FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Amruthavarshini, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Amruthavarshini?

Amruthavarshini runs 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).

When was Amruthavarshini released?

Amruthavarshini was released on July 18, 1997.

Who directed Amruthavarshini?

Amruthavarshini was directed by Dinesh Baboo.

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Who is in the cast of Amruthavarshini?

Amruthavarshini stars Sarath Babu as Hemanth, Suhasini Maniratnam as Veena and Ramesh Aravind as Abhishek Bharadwaj, among 10 credited actors.

Does Amruthavarshini have a post-credit scene?

No. Amruthavarshini has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Amruthavarshini in?

The original language of Amruthavarshini is Kannada.

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