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    As in the first part, Gutta Kusthi 2, too, suggests that women's empowerment comes at a cost. There are films made with full awareness of the issues women face in society. But while the film...

    Gutta Kusthi 2 review: Muddled take on womens empowerment, saddled by tonal chaos
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