Aruvam
- Thriller
- Horror
October 10, 2019 (IN)
•2h 13m
A food safety officer and a teacher who has no sense of smell come together to fight the practice of food adulteration and its devastating effect on people.
October 10, 2019 (IN)
•2h 13m
A food safety officer and a teacher who has no sense of smell come together to fight the practice of food adulteration and its devastating effect on people.
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