Mudhal Thedhi
முதல் தேதி
Synopsis
Sivagnanam is a humble bank clerk, living a modest life with his wife Lakshmi and their children. Although his salary is low, he handles large sums of money at the bank. When the bank collapses, Sivagnanam loses his job and, feeling desperate, considers suicide so that his family can benefit from his life insurance. However, his soul reaches the court of Yama, the god of death. Angered by his reckless act, Yama sends him back to Earth to witness the consequences of his death. Unable to intervene, Sivagnanam watches as his son is arrested for stealing food, his daughter is assaulted, and his wife, after killing the rapist, drowns herself in a well.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- P. Neelakantan
- Screenplay & Story
- P. Neelakantan, Dada Mirasi
- Original Title
- முதல் தேதி
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
P. Neelakantan
P. Neelakantan, Dada Mirasi
V. Ramamoorthy
R. Devarajan
Department Leadership Roster
P. Neelakantan
Director
P. Neelakantan
Writer
V. Ramamoorthy
Director of Photography
R. Devarajan
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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What is Mudhal Thedhi about?
Sivagnanam is a humble bank clerk, living a modest life with his wife Lakshmi and their children. Although his salary is low, he handles large sums of money at the bank. When the bank collapses, Sivagnanam loses his job and, feeling desperate, considers suicide so that his family can benefit from his life insurance. However, his soul reaches the court of Yama, the god of death. Angered by his reckless act, Yama sends him back to Earth to witness the consequences of his death. Unable to intervene, Sivagnanam watches as his son is arrested for stealing food, his daughter is assaulted, and his wife, after killing the rapist, drowns herself in a well.
Who directed Mudhal Thedhi?
Mudhal Thedhi was directed by P. Neelakantan.
Who stars in Mudhal Thedhi?
The principal cast of Mudhal Thedhi includes Sivaji Ganesan, Anjali Devi, N. S. Krishnan, T. A. Madhuram, K. D. Santhanam.
When was Mudhal Thedhi released and how long is it?
Mudhal Thedhi was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mudhal Thedhi?
Mudhal Thedhi holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).