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Chandhrodhayam(1966)

7.5/10
Tamil150 mins

Chandhrodhayam (1966) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by K. Shankar. Starring Manorama, Nagesh and Jayalalithaa J. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Chandhrodhayam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1966.

Director:K. Shankar
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
27 May 1966
Director
K. Shankar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A runaway bride finds love on the road.

Film Details

7.5Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date27 May 1966
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was inspired by the 1934 Hollywood classic 'It Happened One Night', but adapted for a Tamil family audience.
  • This was the first Tamil film to be shot in the picturesque hill station of Kodaikanal, setting a trend for location shoots.
  • The movie's hit song 'Kannil Enna' was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamurthy, who were at their peak popularity.
  • Lead actor Ravichandran was a major star from Kannada cinema, making this a notable Tamil debut for him.
  • Director K. Shankar was known for his comedies, and this film marked a shift to a more romantic, dramatic style for him.
  • The film's success helped establish actress Jayalalithaa as a leading lady beyond her initial 'glamour' roles.
  • It was one of the early Tamil films to use the 'road trip' narrative structure to bring two contrasting characters together.

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Frequently Asked Questions