Kumarasambhavam(1970)
Kumarasambhavam is a 1970 Tamil historical drama film directed by A. P. Nagarajan. It stars Sivaji Ganesan as the lead character Kattabomman. The film depicts the true story of the 18th-century Tamil king who rebelled against the British East India Company. Set in the Panchalankurichi kingdom, the story follows Kattabomman's refusal to pay taxes and his subsequent war with British forces. The film was praised for Sivaji Ganesan's powerful performance and its accurate period details. It became a commercial success and is considered a classic of Tamil cinema. The movie was released in theaters on 14 April 1970.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1970
- Director
- Subramaniam
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
King Kattabomman rules a small Tamil kingdom in 1799. The British East India Company demands he pay taxes and surrender his authority. Kattabomman refuses. The British send an army to crush him. He fights back with courage, but betrayal leads to his capture and execution.
“A king who chose death over slavery”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kumarasambhavam
Cast reunions in this film: Gemini Ganesan & Padmini (8 films together), Gemini Ganesan & Rajasree (5 films together), Gemini Ganesan & G. Devarajan (3 films together), and Padmini & Rajasree (2 films together).


