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Kumaara Vijayam(1976)

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Kumaara Vijayam is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by A. Jagannathan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Jayachitra, V.K. Ramasamy, and Sukumari in lead roles. The story follows Kumar, a young man who marries Nirmala, only to discover she is being blackmailed by her abusive first husband. The film was adapted from Komal Swaminathan's stage play Perumal Satchi, which was previously filmed in Malayalam as Paalazhi Madhanam. It was produced by Sree Murugalaya and released on July 30, 1976. The film is noted for its blend of comedy and social commentary on dowry and domestic abuse. It received positive reviews and has a rating of 7.4/10 on IMDb.

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1976
Director
A. Jagannathan
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

Kumar marries Nirmala, a woman with a hidden past. Her abusive first husband Chakravarthi reappears and begins blackmailing her. Kumar must decide whether to abandon his wife or fight to protect their marriage from a dangerous secret.

“A secret that could destroy a marriage.”

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1976
Also Known AsKumara Vijayam

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Kamal haasan, Actor in Kumaara Vijayam
Kamal haasanActor
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Jayachitra, Actor in Kumaara Vijayam
JayachitraActor
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V. K. Ramasamy, Actor in Kumaara Vijayam
V. K. RamasamyActor
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R. DevarajanMusic Composer
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A. JagannathanDirector
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Sri Murugalaya MoviesProducer
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Kumaara Vijayam

Cast reunions in this film: Kamal Haasan & V. K. Ramasamy (14 films together), Kamal Haasan & Jayachitra (10 films together), and Jayachitra & V. K. Ramasamy (5 films together).

Kamal Haasan
Kamal HaasanActor
14th time
V. K. Ramasamy
V. K. RamasamyActor
Kamal Haasan × V. K. Ramasamy — 14 films together →
Kamal Haasan
Kamal HaasanActor
10th time
Jayachitra
JayachitraActor
Kamal Haasan × Jayachitra — 10 films together →
Jayachitra
JayachitraActor
5th time
V. K. Ramasamy
V. K. RamasamyActor
Jayachitra × V. K. Ramasamy — 5 films together →

Trivia

  • This was the only Tamil film where Malayalam actor M. G. Soman played a full-fledged lead role.
  • The film's music director, G. Devarajan, was a celebrated composer in Malayalam cinema and this was a rare Tamil project for him.
  • It was one of the early films where Kamal Haasan and director A. Jagannathan collaborated, before their bigger hit 'Sattam En Kaiyil'.
  • The movie was produced by a trio including E. K. Thiyagarajan, who was also a prominent film distributor.
  • The title 'Kumaara Vijayam' translates to 'The Victory of a Prince', fitting its drama and romance themes.
  • Actor Soman's casting was likely an attempt to attract audiences across the Tamil and Malayalam film industries.

Frequently Asked Questions