Minnalkodi (1937)

Left fatherless and swindled by a nasty uncle, young Mohini (Rukmini) and her servant (Coco) come across the injured dacoit Minnalkodi. When he dies, Mohini takes on his identity and becomes a feared Robin-Hood type figure pursued by Inspector Jayakumar (Srinivasa Rao) who falls in love with her, reforms and marry her.