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Varuvan Vadivelan(1978)

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Varuvan Vadivelan is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language devotional film directed by K. Shankar. The cast includes Jai Ganesh, R. Muthuraman, Vijayakumar, Jayachitra, Fatafat Jayalaxmi, Latha, Chandrakala, and Padmapriya. The story follows a divine child named Vadivelan who performs miracles to help villagers facing illness, forced marriages, and injustice. The film was shot on location in Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Malaysia. It won Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Best Child Artist, Best Music Director, and a Special Prize for Best Film. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan. The film was released on 15 May 1978.

Director:K. Shankar
Filmed In:Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1978
Director
K. Shankar
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

A little boy named Vadivelan has the power to perform miracles through prayer. He helps a desperate father whose child is dying. He saves a young woman from a forced marriage. He proves an innocent man's innocence. But cruel villains try to stop him. Can faith and love conquer all evil?

Faith moves mountains. Love heals all.

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1978
Filmed InSri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Varuvan Vadivelan

Cast reunions in this film: K. R. Vijaya & M. S. Viswanathan (69 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Vijayakumar (33 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & K. Shankar (22 films together), K. R. Vijaya & K. Shankar (11 films together), K. R. Vijaya & Vijayakumar (9 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & Fatafat Jayalaxmi (2 films together).

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