
Kaavalkaaran(1967)
Tamil177 mins
Kaavalkaaran (1967) is a 177-minute Tamil film directed by P. Neelakantan. Starring R. S. Manohar, S. A. Asokan and Jayalalitha. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Kaavalkaaran stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1967.
Director:P. Neelakantan
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 September 1967
- Director
- P. Neelakantan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 57m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A driver named Mani falls in love with his employer's daughter, Susheela. They marry against her father's wishes, which also angers his business partner who wanted to marry her. To build their life together, Susheela leaves her family's wealth behind, while Mani grieves the loss of his mother.
“Love defies a father's fury.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
177Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date7 September 1967
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKavalkaran
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
lovefamilycorruptionrevenge
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1







R. S. ManoharActor
→#2
#3S
S. A. AsokanActor
→
NageshActor
→#4
JayalalithaSusheela
→#5
#6B
B. Saroja DeviActor
→
M. G. RamachandranMani
→#7
SivakumarActor
→#8P
P. NeelakantanDirector
→#9
M. N. NambiarActor
→#10M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
→#11
R
R. M. VeerappanCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Kaavalkaaran' translates to 'Guardian' in English, reflecting the driver's protective role.
- It was one of the earliest Tamil films to feature the popular actor M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) in a dual role, playing both the hero and his look-alike.
- The movie was partly shot in the famous Gemini Studios in Chennai, a major production hub of that era.
- A notable song from the film, 'Aayiram Thamarai', was composed by M.S. Viswanathan and became a hit.
- The film's conflict between a driver and a wealthy businessman mirrored common social themes in 1960s Tamil cinema.
- It was released during a period when MGR's films often carried strong political undertones, though this one focused more on family drama.
- The director, P. Neelakantan, was known for his successful collaborations with MGR in several social dramas.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kaavalkaaran
Actor-Composer108 films →
Marudachalam-Music Composer46 films →
Actor-Composer46 films →
Music Composer-Vaidyalingam40 films →
Marudachalam-Actor37 films →
Actor-Composer37 films →
Actor-Marudachalam27 films →
Music Composer-Chandra26 films →
Actor-Actor26 films →
Actor-Actor25 films →
Actor-Vaidyalingam24 films →
Actor-Actor24 films →
Actor-Composer20 films →
Actor-Actor16 films →
Marudachalam-Vaidyalingam16 films →
Director-Actor16 films →
Actor-Chandra14 films →
Marudachalam-Actor13 films →
Actor-Actor13 films →
Director-Composer10 films →
