Kallum Kaniyagum(1968)
Kallum Kaniyagum is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language social drama film directed by K. Shankar. The film stars T. M. Soundararajan in his acting debut, alongside S. N. Lakshmi, Nagesh, and Typist Gopu. The story follows Muthu, a poor farmer who fights against a cruel landlord named Nallathambi for the love of Kannamma. Set in a rural Tamil village, the film explores themes of class struggle, betrayal, and community unity. The film was produced by T. M. Soundararajan and A. L. Raghavan. It is notable for its folk-inspired music and strong social message. The movie was released in 1968 and received positive reviews for its performances and storytelling.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1968
- Director
- K. Shankar
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A poor farmer named Muthu falls in love with Kannamma, a village girl. But the cruel landlord Nallathambi also wants her. He uses his money and power to destroy Muthu's life. Muthu must fight against betrayal, lies, and injustice to win back his love and his dignity.
“When love fights against cruelty”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kallum Kaniyagum
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & K. Shankar (22 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & Vijayakumari (2 films together).