The film was simultaneously shot in Telugu as Aakali Rajyam (lit. Three educated but unemployed youth who have come to live in a bustling, harsh metropolis struggle to earn a living. With Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, Prathap Pothen, Dilip. Directed by K. Balachander. 'Kingdom of hunger'), released the following year. Poetical forces play in the life of an unemployed yet well educated young man.He finds the depth and the beauty of his principles yet fate leaves him in destitution Varumaiyin Niram Sivappu (lit. 'The colour of poverty is red') is a 1980 Indian Tamil drama film directed by K. Balachander, starring Kamal Haasan and Sridevi in the lead roles.