''Arddhanaari'' () is a 2016 Indian

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written and directed by Bhanushanker Chowdary. The film stars newcomers Arjun Yajath as

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and Mouryaani. The film was dubbed into Hindi under the same name by Wide Angle Media Pvt. Ltd.

Summary

''Arddhanaari'' revolves around the protagonist who takes the disguise as

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and leads the fight against social injustice and turns punisher as well.

Reception

Arddhanaari was released in 300 screens with mixed reviews. Indiaglitz rated the film with 2.5/5 stars stating that the film may enjoyed by C-class audience for its outmoded narration style, while iluvcinema gave 3 stars mentioning it as an interesting, realistic revenge story of a transgender.

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* 2010s Telugu-language films Indian action drama films Cross-dressing in Indian films 2016 action drama films {{2010s-Telugu-film-stub