Kaaval Dheivam
காவல் தெய்வம்
Synopsis
At Aanaikundram Jail, Superintendent K. Raghavan is no ordinary warden—he's a man of principle who sees each of the 500 inmates not as criminals, but as stories worth understanding. With his wife Alamu, he lives beside the prison walls, offering the compassion of parents to those society has cast aside. Among the inmates is Chamundi, a man whose tragic past still casts a long shadow. In the nearby village of Allikkulam, a young man named Manickam falls in love with Kokila, sparking jealousy in a rival suitor. A heated confrontation leads to Manickam’s imprisonment, bringing him under Raghavan’s watchful eye. As prison life unfolds—with its tensions, secrets, and unexpected humanity—Raghavan’s belief in redemption is put to the test when an unusual act of trust challenges everything he stands for.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- K. Vijayan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jayakanthan
- Original Score
- G Devarajan
- Original Title
- காவல் தெய்வம்
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
K. Vijayan
Jayakanthan
G Devarajan
S. V. Subbaiah
Department Leadership Roster
K. Vijayan
Director
S. V. Subbaiah
Producer
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Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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What is Kaaval Dheivam about?
At Aanaikundram Jail, Superintendent K. Raghavan is no ordinary warden—he's a man of principle who sees each of the 500 inmates not as criminals, but as stories worth understanding. With his wife Alamu, he lives beside the prison walls, offering the compassion of parents to those society has cast aside. Among the inmates is Chamundi, a man whose tragic past still casts a long shadow. In the nearby village of Allikkulam, a young man named Manickam falls in love with Kokila, sparking jealousy in a rival suitor. A heated confrontation leads to Manickam’s imprisonment, bringing him under Raghavan’s watchful eye. As prison life unfolds—with its tensions, secrets, and unexpected humanity—Raghavan’s belief in redemption is put to the test when an unusual act of trust challenges everything he stands for.
Who directed Kaaval Dheivam?
Kaaval Dheivam was directed by K. Vijayan.
Who stars in Kaaval Dheivam?
The principal cast of Kaaval Dheivam includes Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, Jaishankar, Lakshmi, Nagesh.
When was Kaaval Dheivam released and how long is it?
Kaaval Dheivam was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Kaaval Dheivam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kaaval Dheivam was composed by G Devarajan.
Is Kaaval Dheivam based on a book or true story?
Kaaval Dheivam is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jayakanthan".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kaaval Dheivam?
Kaaval Dheivam holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).