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Kathal Vaganam(1968)

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Kathal Vaganam is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by M. A. Thirumugam. The lead cast includes M. G. Ramachandran, J. Jayalalithaa, and S. A. Ashokan. The story follows a caravan carrying treasure from Kuala Lumpur to Madras, which becomes the target of greedy criminals. Sundaram, a brave man, fights to protect the caravan and his love Vanitha from the villain Marimuthu. The film is notable for MGR's drag performance in the song 'Enna Man Ponnu Naan'. It was released on Diwali day, 21 October 1968.

Occasion:Diwali 1968
Mood:
suspensefulemotionalinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 October 1968
Director
M. A. Thirumugham
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

A caravan loaded with gold travels from Kuala Lumpur to Madras. Greedy men want to steal it. Sundaram, a brave hero, must protect the treasure and the woman he loves. The villain Marimuthu will stop at nothing to get the gold. A journey of love, danger, and betrayal begins.

“Love drives the caravan of destiny”

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date21 October 1968
OccasionDiwali 1968
Also Known AsKadhal Vahanam · Kadhal Vaganam · Kaadhal Vaganam · Kaadhal Vaaganam · Kadhal Vaahanam

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionalinspiring
Themes
justicecorruptionidentitylove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

#1
M. G. Ramachandran, Actor in Kathal Vaganam
M. G. RamachandranActor
→#2
Jayalalitha, Actor in Kathal Vaganam
JayalalithaActor
→#3
Manorama, Actor in Kathal Vaganam
ManoramaActor
→#4
K. V. Mahadevan, Music Composer in Kathal Vaganam
K. V. MahadevanMusic Composer
→#5
M
M. A. ThirumughamDirector
→#6
D
Devar FilmsProducer
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Kathal Vaganam

Cast reunions in this film: K. V. Mahadevan & M. G. Ramachandran (31 films together), M. G. Ramachandran & Jayalalitha (26 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & M. A. Thirumugham (17 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & Jayalalitha (16 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & Devar films (16 films together), and Devar films & M. A. Thirumugham (15 films together).

K. V. Mahadevan
K. V. MahadevanMusic Composer
31st time
M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. RamachandranActor
K. V. Mahadevan × M. G. Ramachandran — 31 films together →
M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. RamachandranActor
26th time
Jayalalitha
JayalalithaActor
M. G. Ramachandran × Jayalalitha — 26 films together →
K. V. Mahadevan
K. V. MahadevanMusic Composer
17th time
M
M. A. ThirumughamDirector
K. V. Mahadevan × M. A. Thirumugham — 17 films together →
K. V. Mahadevan
K. V. MahadevanMusic Composer
16th time
Jayalalitha
JayalalithaActor
K. V. Mahadevan × Jayalalitha — 16 films together →
K. V. Mahadevan
K. V. MahadevanMusic Composer
16th time
D
Devar filmsProducer
K. V. Mahadevan × Devar films — 16 films together →
D
Devar filmsProducer
15th time
M
M. A. ThirumughamDirector
Devar films × M. A. Thirumugham — 15 films together →
Manorama
ManoramaActor
14th time
Jayalalitha
JayalalithaActor
Manorama × Jayalalitha — 14 films together →
M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. RamachandranActor
14th time
D
Devar filmsProducer
M. G. Ramachandran × Devar films — 14 films together →
Manorama
ManoramaActor
13th time
K. V. Mahadevan
K. V. MahadevanMusic Composer
Manorama × K. V. Mahadevan — 13 films together →
M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. RamachandranActor
13th time
M
M. A. ThirumughamDirector
M. G. Ramachandran × M. A. Thirumugham — 13 films together →
Manorama
ManoramaActor
7th time
M. G. Ramachandran
M. G. RamachandranActor
Manorama × M. G. Ramachandran — 7 films together →
Jayalalitha
JayalalithaActor
6th time
M
M. A. ThirumughamDirector
Jayalalitha × M. A. Thirumugham — 6 films together →
Jayalalitha
JayalalithaActor
5th time
D
Devar filmsProducer
Jayalalitha × Devar films — 5 films together →

Trivia

  • The film was produced by the famous Gemini Studios, known for its grand productions in Tamil cinema.
  • It was one of the few spy thrillers made in Tamil during the 1960s, a genre not very common at the time.
  • The movie features actor Muthuraman in a dual role, playing both the hero and a lookalike villain.
  • Director M.A. Thirumugam was known for his family dramas, making this action thriller a slight departure from his usual style.
  • The film's music was composed by the duo M.S. Viswanathan and T.K. Ramamoorthy, who scored many Tamil hits.
  • It was released the same year as the more famous spy film 'CID Shankar', which also dealt with undercover agents.
  • The title 'Kadhal Vaaganam' translates to 'Love Vehicle', a poetic name contrasting with its action plot.

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