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Amara Kaaviyam(1981)

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Amara Kaaviyam is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Amirtham. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sripriya, and Madhavi in lead roles. It is a remake of the 1978 Hindi film Muqaddar Ka Sikandar. The story follows Raja, an orphan who rises from poverty to wealth while nursing an unrequited love for his childhood friend Aruna. The film explores themes of sacrifice, misunderstanding, and class divide. M. S. Viswanathan composed the soundtrack with lyrics by Kannadasan and Vaali. The film was released on April 24, 1981.

Director:Amirtham
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
23 April 1981
Director
Amirtham
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

An orphan boy named Raja is adopted by a kind woman. He grows up loving Aruna, the daughter of his former boss. But a false accusation and a misunderstood love letter keep them apart. Raja becomes wealthy but remains lonely, finding solace only in a dancer named Kanchana.

A love that was never meant to be

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date23 April 1981

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Amara Kaaviyam

Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Sivaji Ganesan (110 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Jaiganesh (13 films together), Amirtham & M. S. Viswanathan (8 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Madhavi (4 films together), Amirtham & Sivaji Ganesan (2 films together), and Sivaji Ganesan & Madhavi (2 films together).

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