Kumari Kottam(1971)
Kumari Kottam is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by P. Neelakantan. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa in lead roles, with Lakshmi, Sachu, S. A. Ashokan, V. K. Ramasamy, R. S. Manohar, and Cho Ramaswamy in supporting roles. The story follows a poor man who sells his wife's jewellery to help his friend, only to be betrayed years later when the friend becomes wealthy and refuses to honour a marriage promise. The film explores themes of loyalty, class divide, and forgiveness. It was released on 26 January 1971 and received mixed reviews, with Screen magazine criticising its photography and choreography but acknowledging it as a mass entertainer. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 4 November 1971
- Director
- P. Neelakantan
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A poor man sells his wife's jewellery to help his friend travel for an inheritance. Years later, the friend becomes rich and refuses to marry his daughter to the man's son. The son, now a gardener in the rich man's mansion, decides to teach them a lesson about loyalty and love.
“Loyalty betrayed, love will rise.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kumari Kottam
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Jayalalitha (46 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & M. G. Ramachandran (37 films together), M. G. Ramachandran & Jayalalitha (26 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & R. S. Manohar (20 films together), M. G. Ramachandran & P. Neelakantan (16 films together), and M. G. Ramachandran & R. S. Manohar (13 films together).
Trivia
- This film was released during a period when M.G. Ramachandran was actively building his political image through cinema.
- The movie features a rare on-screen pairing of M.G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa before their famous later collaborations.
- R.S. Manohar, known for his villain roles, plays a key character, adding to the film's dramatic conflict.
- The title 'Kumari Kottam' refers to a temple for a goddess, tying the story to cultural and religious themes.
- It was one of several films M.G.R. starred in during 1971, showcasing his busy schedule as a top star.
- The music was composed by M.S. Viswanathan, a leading composer of Tamil cinema at the time.
- Some scenes were shot in popular studio locations in Chennai, common for films of that era.