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Kaviya Thalaivi(1970)

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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.

Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
22 October 1970
Director
K. Balachander
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 44m
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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

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.

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