The National Film Archive of India (NFAI) has acquired the rare 1954 Tamil film 'Ratha Kanneer,' which addresses leprosy, caste discrimination, and social stigma. The film, directed by Krishnan-Panju and starring M.R. Radha, highlights progressive thought from its era. This acquisition is crucial as no other archive held a copy, with only low-resolution versions available online. NFAI aims for long-term preservation and public accessibility of this culturally significant work.