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Andhaman Kadhali(1978)

Tamil155 mins

'Andhaman Kadhali' is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Muktha Srinivasan. It stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sujatha, Chandra Mohan, and Thengai Srinivasan. The story follows Prabhu, a millionaire who returns to the Andaman Islands to buy a statue for his ward. He must confront his past, including a secret wife and a son who wants to humiliate him. The film was the first Tamil movie shot in the Andaman Islands. Its music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan. Released on Republic Day 1978, it emerged a commercial success.

Filmed In:Andaman Islands
Occasion:Republic Day
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 January 1978
Director
Mukta V. Srinivasan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 35m
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Storyline

Prabhu is a millionaire who believes money is God. He returns to the Andaman Islands to buy a statue for his ward. But Andaman holds his dark past: a secret wife, a son who does not know him, and an uncle who wants revenge. Prabhu must face his mistakes or lose everything.

Money can't buy forgiveness.

Film Details

155Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date26 January 1978
OccasionRepublic Day
Filmed InAndaman Islands

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Andhaman Kadhali

Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Sivaji Ganesan (110 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Manorama (63 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Thengai Srinivasan (57 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & V. K. Ramasamy (40 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Sujatha (38 films together), and Sivaji Ganesan & Manorama (32 films together).

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