Kalvanin Kadhali
Synopsis
In the quiet village of Poonkulam, Kalyani and Muthayyan are deeply in love. But fate takes a cruel turn when Muthayyan is wrongfully branded a dacoit and forced to live in hiding within the forest. Despite the danger and distance, Kalyani remains unwavering in her love, and the two dream of escaping together to build a peaceful life as husband and wife. Their hopes rest on the shoulders of Kamalapathi, a loyal friend and stage actor, who devises a clever plan to outwit the police and help the lovers flee. Disguises, deception, and devotion all come into play—but a tragic misunderstanding sets off a chain of events that none of them could have foreseen.
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Sivaji Ganesan
Muthayyan
Bhanumathi
Kalyani
T. R. Ramachandran
Kamalapathy
K. Sarangapani
Inspector Saambu Shastri
T. S. Durairaj
Sangu Pillai
T. D. Kusalakumari
Abirami
D. Balasubramaniam
Kalyani's father
S. R. Janaki
Kamalapathi's mother
K. R. Chellam
Meenakshi, Shastri's wife
P. D. Sambandam
Maniyam
P. S. Venkatachalam
Pannaiyar Pachanatham Pillai
T. N. Sivathanu
Ratnam Pillai
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- V S Raghavan
- Screenplay & Story
- S.D. Sundaram
- Original Score
- Ghantasala, G Govindarajulu Naidu
- Original Title
- Kalvanin Kadhali
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 3h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
V S Raghavan
S.D. Sundaram
Ghantasala, G Govindarajulu Naidu
N C Balakrishnan
V S Rajan
P. Rajamanickam Chettiar
Department Leadership Roster
V S Raghavan
Director
P. Rajamanickam Chettiar
Producer
V S Rajan
Editor
S.D. Sundaram
Writer
Ghantasala
Original Music Composer
G Govindarajulu Naidu
Original Music Composer
N C Balakrishnan
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kalvanin Kadhali
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What is Kalvanin Kadhali about?
In the quiet village of Poonkulam, Kalyani and Muthayyan are deeply in love. But fate takes a cruel turn when Muthayyan is wrongfully branded a dacoit and forced to live in hiding within the forest. Despite the danger and distance, Kalyani remains unwavering in her love, and the two dream of escaping together to build a peaceful life as husband and wife. Their hopes rest on the shoulders of Kamalapathi, a loyal friend and stage actor, who devises a clever plan to outwit the police and help the lovers flee. Disguises, deception, and devotion all come into play—but a tragic misunderstanding sets off a chain of events that none of them could have foreseen.
Who directed Kalvanin Kadhali?
Kalvanin Kadhali was directed by V S Raghavan.
Who stars in Kalvanin Kadhali?
The principal cast of Kalvanin Kadhali includes Sivaji Ganesan, Bhanumathi, T. R. Ramachandran, K. Sarangapani, T. S. Durairaj.
When was Kalvanin Kadhali released and how long is it?
Kalvanin Kadhali was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 3h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Kalvanin Kadhali?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kalvanin Kadhali was composed by Ghantasala, G Govindarajulu Naidu.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kalvanin Kadhali?
Kalvanin Kadhali holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).