Kathal Jyothi(1970)
Kathal Jyothi is a 1970 Tamil-language drama film directed by the duo Thirumalai-Mahalingam. The film stars Jaishankar, Ravichandran, Kanchana, and Bhanumathi in lead roles. The story follows two orphaned brothers, where the elder sacrifices everything to raise the younger. The younger brother falls in love with a rich landlord's daughter, leading to conflict. The film explores themes of brotherly love, class struggle, and justice. It was produced under the banner Mani Malar Films. The movie is remembered for its emotional performances and simple storytelling. It was released in 1970 in India.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1970
- Director
- Thirumalai Mahalingam
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A poor elder brother works hard to raise his younger sibling after their parents die. The younger brother falls in love with a rich landlord's daughter. The landlord opposes the marriage and uses his power to destroy the family. The elder brother fights back to protect his brother's happiness and reclaim their stolen land.
“Love that lights the darkest path”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kathal Jyothi
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Jaishankar (77 films together), Ravichandran & M. S. Viswanathan (20 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Vanisri (16 films together), Vanisri & Jaishankar (11 films together), Ravichandran & Jaishankar (7 films together), and Ravichandran & Vanisri (2 films together).