Parthiban Kanavu
Synopsis
7th century AD. Parthiban, the Chola King, dies in battle leaving incomplete his desire to be free from the yoke of the Pallavas. His son Vikraman (Gemini Ganesh) is determined to fulfill his father's dream. He is arrested by the Pallava king, Narasimhavarman and exiled to an island where he is chosen the king
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Gemini Ganesan
Vikraman
Vyjayanthimala
Princess Kundhavi
S. V. Ranga Rao
Maamalar (Narasimhavarman I)
S. A. Asokan
Parthiban
T. S. Balaiah
Marappa Bhupathi
Ragini
Valli
P. S. Veerappa
Gapala Bhairavan
Kumari Kamala
Sivagami
Javar Seetharaman
Siruthondar
M. M. Radhabai
Thiruvenkada Nangai
B. Saroja Devi
Kamali, Princess Kundhavi's thozhi
K. Balaji
Mahendran (Mahendravarman II)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D. Yoganand
- Screenplay & Story
- Kalki Krishnamurthy
- Original Score
- Vedha
- Original Title
- Parthiban Kanavu
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 3h 39m
- Production Studios
- Jubilee Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D. Yoganand
Kalki Krishnamurthy
Vedha
V. B. Natarajan
K. M. Govindarajan
Department Leadership Roster
D. Yoganand
Director
K. M. Govindarajan
Producer
Vedha
Original Music Composer
V. B. Natarajan
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Parthiban Kanavu
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What is Parthiban Kanavu about?
7th century AD. Parthiban, the Chola King, dies in battle leaving incomplete his desire to be free from the yoke of the Pallavas. His son Vikraman (Gemini Ganesh) is determined to fulfill his father's dream. He is arrested by the Pallava king, Narasimhavarman and exiled to an island where he is chosen the king
Who directed Parthiban Kanavu?
Parthiban Kanavu was directed by D. Yoganand.
Who stars in Parthiban Kanavu?
The principal cast of Parthiban Kanavu includes Gemini Ganesan, Vyjayanthimala, S. V. Ranga Rao, S. A. Asokan, T. S. Balaiah.
When was Parthiban Kanavu released and how long is it?
Parthiban Kanavu was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 3h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Parthiban Kanavu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Parthiban Kanavu was composed by Vedha.
Is Parthiban Kanavu based on a book or true story?
Parthiban Kanavu is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kalki Krishnamurthy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Parthiban Kanavu?
Parthiban Kanavu holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).