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After completing his military service, Walter Gulick takes a job as a sparring partner at a gym, the owner of which sees potential in Walter as a professional fighter—and takes him under his wing.


Ramaiah, a young man, moves to the city with his wife and children, despite his grandmother's disapproval. Soon, he faces several troubles but his son, Balakrishna, reunites the family.

N.T. Rama Rao
Ramaiah / Musalaiah

Bhanumathi
Ravamma

Nandamuri Balakrishna
Balakrishna

Harikrishna Nandamuri
Venakatesam

Ramana Reddy
John

Raja Babu
Hare Ram
Mada Venkateswara Rao
Bhusaiah

Kanchana
Seeta
Thathamma Kala is a drama, music film released in 1974. Directed by N.T. Rama Rao, it stars N.T. Rama Rao, Bhanumathi, Nandamuri Balakrishna. Ramaiah, a young man, moves to the city with his wife and children, despite his grandmother's disapproval. Soon, he faces several troubles but his son, Balakrishna, reunites the family.
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