Pancha Kalyani(1979)
Pancha Kalyani is a 1979 Tamil-language family drama film directed by an unknown director. It stars Sivachandran and Vasanti in lead roles, with a supporting cast of veteran Tamil actors. The story follows a poor man who marries five sisters to protect them from social shame and poverty. Set in a rural Tamil village, the film explores themes of sacrifice, jealousy, and family unity. The narrative centers on the challenges the family faces after the marriage, including gossip from villagers and internal conflicts among the sisters. The film is noted for its emotional depth and realistic portrayal of dowry-related struggles in Indian society. It was released in theaters in 1979 and later made available on YouTube by the channel King Movies.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Internet Archive
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1979
- Director
- N. Sambandam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m 0
Storyline
A kind traveling merchant marries five poor sisters to save them from a life of shame. But jealousy and a greedy moneylender threaten to tear the family apart. Can love and unity keep them together?
“One man, five wives, one family”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Pancha Kalyani
Cast reunions in this film: Sivachandran & Suruli rajan (2 films together).