Kanchivaram
காஞ்சிவரம்
“A Communist Confession”
Synopsis
A poor silk weaver promises his wife to dress their newborn daughter in a silk saree for her marriage. Facing systemic oppression and the vicissitudes of his fortune, he struggles to keep his word.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Priyadarshan
- Screenplay & Story
- Priyadarshan
- Original Score
- M. G. Sreekumar
- Original Title
- காஞ்சிவரம்
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Percept Picture Company, Four Frames Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan
M. G. Sreekumar
S. Thirunavukkarasu
Arun Kumar Aravind
Bhushan Kumar, Shailendra Singh, Abilash Nair
Department Leadership Roster
Priyadarshan
Director
Bhushan Kumar
Producer
Shailendra Singh
Producer
S. Thirunavukkarasu
Director of Photography
Priyadarshan
Screenplay
M. G. Sreekumar
Original Music Composer
Prince Chaurasia
Visual Effects Supervisor
Arun Kumar Aravind
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all ages.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kanchivaram
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kanchivaram about?
A poor silk weaver promises his wife to dress their newborn daughter in a silk saree for her marriage. Facing systemic oppression and the vicissitudes of his fortune, he struggles to keep his word.
Who directed Kanchivaram?
Kanchivaram was directed by Priyadarshan.
Who stars in Kanchivaram?
The principal cast of Kanchivaram includes Prakash Raj, Sriya Reddy, Shammu, Vimal, Geetha Vijayan.
When was Kanchivaram released and how long is it?
Kanchivaram was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Kanchivaram?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kanchivaram was composed by M. G. Sreekumar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kanchivaram?
Kanchivaram holds official age classifications: CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).