Buthisaligal(1968)
Buthisaligal is a 1968 Tamil-language family drama film directed by T.P. Arjun. The cast includes Jaishankar in the lead role, alongside Chandra Babu, T.R. Ramachandran, K.A. Thangavelu, and O.A.K. Devar. The story follows a young man who uses his intelligence to resolve a long-standing feud between two families in a village. He uncovers a conspiracy by a greedy outsider who manipulated both sides for personal gain. The film is notable for its emphasis on non-violent conflict resolution and the power of wisdom. It was released in 1968 and is available for streaming on Apple TV.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1968
- Director
- T. P. Arun
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A clever young man arrives in a village torn apart by a family feud. He falls in love with a girl from the rival family. To marry her, he must end the hatred between both sides. Using his intelligence, he uncovers a hidden truth that could bring peace or destroy everything.
“Brains over brawn always wins”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Buthisaligal
Cast reunions in this film: Jaishankar & Thengai Srinivasan (25 films together), V. Kumar & Jaishankar (11 films together), V. Kumar & Thengai Srinivasan (6 films together), Thengai Srinivasan & K. A. Thangavelu (4 films together), V. Kumar & K. A. Thangavelu (2 films together), and Jaishankar & K. A. Thangavelu (2 films together).
Trivia
- This film was a rare Tamil movie directed by T.P. Arjun, who was primarily known as a successful film producer.
- The title 'Puthisaligal' translates to 'New Children' or 'New Generation', hinting at a story about youth.
- Actor Jaishankar, known for his stylish roles, played the lead in this less-remembered film from his peak career period.
- The cast featured veteran comedian K.A. Thangavelu, who often brought a unique philosophical humor to his roles.
- Popular supporting actor Thengai Srinivasan, famous for his distinct voice, also appeared in this movie.
- The film's release year, 1968, was a period of transition in Tamil cinema, moving from mythological to more social themes.
- Aachi Manorama, a legendary comedienne, was part of the cast, adding her signature vibrant performance.


