Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi

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Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2003.The film was a huge success among village audience. Simran Bagga dubbed in her own voice for the first time in this film with some dialogues dubbed by Deepa Venkat. She got a very good image as a diversified actress through this film.

Plot

The film is all about a brave woman who is battling against untouchability in a village. Casteism is a curse for Veeralakshmi (Simran) and her ilk, who undergo unbearable torture on account of their being Dalits. However this time it is not from the upper castes but from a brutally inhuman police force. It is a village where the inspector of police is the feudal lord. He beats up the poor men and rapes their women — and the rest of his menials in the force enjoy the leftovers. Subjugated to an unbearable extent, Veeralakshmi rises in revolt.

Awards

The performances of artistes were excellent which earned this film lot of awards. This film earned a Filmfare award for best actress.Simran Bagga was nominated for National award as "Best Actress 2003".This film got "Special Jury Award" for Best Actress 2003.This film ran for 100 days among 'B' centres of south India.

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