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Karpooram(1967)

Tamil•170 mins•theatrical•

Karpooram (transl. Camphor) is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by C. N. Shanmugham. The film stars A. V. M. Rajan and Pushpalatha in lead roles. The story follows a poor man who sacrifices his family to save his ailing wife, only to face devastating consequences. The film explores themes of poverty, love, and loss. It won the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Film, and Rajan received the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor. The film was released on 9 December 1967.

Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1967
Director
C. N. Shanmugham
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 50m
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Storyline

A poor man named Rajan must leave his family to earn money for his wife's surgery. His wife dies while he is away. Rajan must then find the strength to raise his child alone. The film is a heartbreaking tale of sacrifice and hope.

“He burned like camphor for love.”

Film Details

170Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1967
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKarpuram

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionsurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
A
A.V.M.RajanActor
→#2
P
PushpalathaActor
→#3
Manorama, Actor in Karpooram
ManoramaActor
→#4
Srikanth, Actor in Karpooram
SrikanthActor
→
#5
S
S. A. AsokanActor
→
#6
M
ManimalaActor
→#7
T
T. P. MuthulakshmiActor
→#8
T. S. Balaiah, Actor in Karpooram
T. S. BalaiahActor
→
#9
A
A. V. M. RajanActor
→
#10
C
Cho RamaswamyActor
→
#11
C
C. N. ShanmughamDirector
→#12
S
Sashti FilmsProducer
→#13
C
C. N. ShanmugamCrew
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Karpooram

Cast reunions in this film: Srikanth & Manorama (10 films together), Pushpalatha & Manorama (6 films together), Manorama & A.V.M.Rajan (4 films together), Pushpalatha & A.V.M.Rajan (3 films together), Manorama & T. S. Balaiah (2 films together), and Manorama & T. P. Muthulakshmi (2 films together).

Srikanth
SrikanthActor
10th time
Manorama
ManoramaActor
Srikanth × Manorama — 10 films together →
P
PushpalathaActor
6th time
Manorama
ManoramaActor
Pushpalatha × Manorama — 6 films together →
Manorama
ManoramaActor
4th time
A
A.V.M.RajanActor
Manorama × A.V.M.Rajan — 4 films together →
P
PushpalathaActor
3rd time
A
A.V.M.RajanActor
Pushpalatha × A.V.M.Rajan — 3 films together →
Manorama
ManoramaActor
2nd time
T. S. Balaiah
T. S. BalaiahActor
Manorama × T. S. Balaiah — 2 films together →
Manorama
ManoramaActor
2nd time
T
T. P. MuthulakshmiActor
Manorama × T. P. Muthulakshmi — 2 films together →
T. S. Balaiah
T. S. BalaiahActor
2nd time
T
T. P. MuthulakshmiActor
T. S. Balaiah × T. P. Muthulakshmi — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Karpooram' refers to camphor, a substance used in Hindu temple rituals for its pure, white flame.
  • It was one of the few Tamil films of its era to win the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Film, a major recognition.
  • Director C. N. Shanmugam was also a noted producer and distributor, helping launch many careers in the industry.
  • The movie featured music by the composer T. R. Pappa, who was a prominent figure in Tamil and Telugu cinema.
  • Lead actor A. V. M. Rajan was a popular star who often played romantic heroes in films produced by AVM Studios.
  • The film's success is noted for coming during a period of transition in Tamil cinema's storytelling styles.
  • Despite winning a major award, specific details about its box office performance are not widely documented today.

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