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Praana (2019) · പ്രാണഃ

Name: Praana
Director: V. K. Prakash
Genre: Crime, Drama, haunted house
Released: 2019
Duration: 107 min
Cast: Nithya Menen, Nani, Kunchacko Boban

Original title: പ്രാണഃ

2019 · V. K. Prakash · 107 min · India · Edited by 1

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A young woman decides to lead a solitary life in an old mansion, where she soon realizes that the nature surrounding her has other plans for her.

A 2019 title built around Crime, Drama and haunted house. Directed by V. K. Prakash.

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Praana (2019) · പ്രാണഃ

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