Mahakavi Kalidas
Synopsis
Mahakavi Kalidas Directed by R. R. Chandran. Princess Vidyotama vows to marry the man who defeats her in debate, but she wins every time. Through a ruse, her spurned suitors manage to marry the princess to the simpleminded Kalidas. Ashamed of his ignorance, Kalidas becomes a seeker of knowledge and is bestowed with wisdom by the goddess Kali. This moving story of love and enlightenment is based on legends surrounding real-life poet Mahakavi Kalidas.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- R. R. Chandran
- Screenplay & Story
- Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
- Original Score
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Original Title
- Mahakavi Kalidas
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
R. R. Chandran
Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
K. V. Mahadevan
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R. R. Chandran
Director
Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mahakavi Kalidas
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What is Mahakavi Kalidas about?
Mahakavi Kalidas Directed by R. R. Chandran. Princess Vidyotama vows to marry the man who defeats her in debate, but she wins every time. Through a ruse, her spurned suitors manage to marry the princess to the simpleminded Kalidas. Ashamed of his ignorance, Kalidas becomes a seeker of knowledge and is bestowed with wisdom by the goddess Kali. This moving story of love and enlightenment is based on legends surrounding real-life poet Mahakavi Kalidas.
Who directed Mahakavi Kalidas?
Mahakavi Kalidas was directed by R. R. Chandran.
Who stars in Mahakavi Kalidas?
The principal cast of Mahakavi Kalidas includes Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, K. B. Sundarambal, Nagesh, R. Muthuraman.
When was Mahakavi Kalidas released and how long is it?
Mahakavi Kalidas was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Mahakavi Kalidas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mahakavi Kalidas was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mahakavi Kalidas?
Mahakavi Kalidas holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).