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Karundhel Kannayiram(1972)

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Karundhel Kannayiram is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language crime film directed by R. Sundaram and produced by Modern Theatres. The film stars Jaishankar in a dual role as Ashok and Arun, alongside Lakshmi, Lalitha, and R.S. Manohar. The story follows an innocent man who is mistaken for a dangerous criminal due to his identical appearance. He must evade the police and the real gang to prove his innocence and save his love. The film is noted for its suspenseful plot and strong performances. It was released in 1972 and remains a notable entry in Tamil crime cinema.

Director:R. Sundaram
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1972
Director
R. Sundaram
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

An innocent man named Ashok is arrested for murders he did not commit. The police think he is a dangerous criminal named Arun because they look identical. Ashok must escape, find the real Arun, and prove his innocence before he loses everything.

Two faces. One truth.

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1972

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Karundhel Kannayiram

Cast reunions in this film: Manorama & Jaishankar (27 films together), Jaishankar & R. S. Manohar (15 films together), Manorama & R. S. Manohar (7 films together), R. S. Manohar & R. Sundaram (4 films together), Jaishankar & R. Sundaram (3 films together), and R. S. Manohar & Modern Theaters Limited (2 films together).

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