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Kaviya Thalaivi(1970)
Tamil164 mins
Kaviya Thalaivi (1970) is a 164-minute Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. Starring V. S. Raghavan, N. Balakrishnan and S. N. Lakshmi.
Director:K. Balachander
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 October 1970
- Director
- K. Balachander
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 44m 0
Storyline
A woman is forced to marry an abusive man instead of the lawyer she loves. She runs away, becomes a dancer, and has a daughter. When someone tries to kidnap her child, she has her former love adopt the girl for safety.
“A woman flees a cruel marriage to protect her child.”
Film Details
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164Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date22 October 1970
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKaviyath Thalaivi · Kaaviyath Thalaivi · Kaaviya Thalaivi
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovesurvivalfamilyjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
#1






Gemini GanesanActor
→#2
Sowcar JanakiActor
→#3
RavichandranActor
→#4
V. S. RaghavanActor
→#5
K. BalachanderDirector
→#6
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N. BalakrishnanCrew
→#7
#8S
S. N. LakshmiActor
→M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
→#9M
M. R. R. VasuActor
→Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Kaviyath Thalaivi' but was released with the spelling 'Kaviya Thalaivi', a small change that sometimes causes confusion.
- This was one of the few films where actor Muthuraman played a negative role, portraying the alcoholic husband Paranthaman.
- Actress Jayalalithaa performed her own classical dance sequences in the movie, showcasing her trained Bharatanatyam skills.
- The movie's soundtrack by M.S. Viswanathan was a hit, with the song 'Avalukkenna' becoming particularly popular for its melancholy tone.
- Director K. Balachander used the film to subtly critique societal pressures on women, a recurring theme in his later iconic works.
- The filming included locations in Hyderabad, which was less common for Tamil films of that era compared to Madras or hill stations.
- Despite its dramatic plot, the film did not perform strongly at the box office, unlike many of Balachander's subsequent films.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kaviya Thalaivi
Director-Composer27 films →
Actor-Composer27 films →
Actor-Composer20 films →
Actor-Composer16 films →
Actor-Composer13 films →
Actor-Actor12 films →
Music Composer-Paranthaman11 films →
Director-Actor9 films →
Director-Actor9 films →
Actor-Actor7 films →
Director-Actor5 films →
Actor-Actor5 films →
Director-Paranthaman2 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Actor-Paranthaman2 films →