Ethir Neechal
எதிர் நீச்சல்
Synopsis
Maadhu, an orphan who lives under the staircase of a building, runs errands for everyone who lives there in return for shelter and food. He is exploited by everyone who lives there until he falls for a girl who moves into the building.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- K. Balachander
- Screenplay & Story
- K. Balachander
- Original Score
- Kumar V, M. S. Viswanathan
- Original Title
- எதிர் நீச்சல்
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Production Studios
- Kalakendra Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
K. Balachander
K. Balachander
Kumar V, M. S. Viswanathan
N. Balakrishnan
N. R. Kittu
Department Leadership Roster
K. Balachander
Director
N. R. Kittu
Editor
K. Balachander
Screenplay
Kumar V
Original Music Composer
M. S. Viswanathan
Original Music Composer
N. Balakrishnan
Director of Photography
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 Ethir Neechal
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What is Ethir Neechal about?
Maadhu, an orphan who lives under the staircase of a building, runs errands for everyone who lives there in return for shelter and food. He is exploited by everyone who lives there until he falls for a girl who moves into the building.
Who directed Ethir Neechal?
Ethir Neechal was directed by K. Balachander.
Who stars in Ethir Neechal?
The principal cast of Ethir Neechal includes Nagesh, R. Muthuraman, Sowcar Janaki, Jayanthi, Major Sundarrajan.
When was Ethir Neechal released and how long is it?
Ethir Neechal was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Ethir Neechal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ethir Neechal was composed by Kumar V, M. S. Viswanathan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ethir Neechal?
Ethir Neechal holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).