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Kuzhandhai Ullam(1969)

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Kuzhandhai Ullam is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed, produced, and written by Savitri. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, and Vanisri in lead roles. The story follows a rich painter who falls in love with a tribal girl in a forest, unknowingly marries her, and later is forced into a city marriage by his mother. The narrative explores the resulting emotional conflict and the healing power of children's innocence. A remake of Savitri's Telugu film Chinnari Papalu (1968), the film was released on 14 January 1969 during Pongal and achieved average commercial success.

Director:Savitri
Occasion:Pongal 1969
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1969
Director
Savitri
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

A wealthy painter named Ravi meets a tribal girl named Kanni in a forest and falls in love. After spending a night together, he returns home and is forced by his mother to marry a city girl. Years later, Kanni arrives with two children, revealing they were already married. Ravi must choose between his two families.

Two children heal three broken hearts.

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1969
OccasionPongal 1969

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Kuzhandhai Ullam

Cast reunions in this film: Vanisri & Sowcar Janaki (2 films together).

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