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Madras To Pondicherry(1966)
Tamil121 mins
Madras To Pondicherry (1966) is a 121-minute Tamil film directed by Thirumalai Mahalingam. Starring A. Veerappan, Manorama and A. Karunanidhi.
Director:Thirumalai Mahalingam
Mood:
suspensefulfunnyemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1966
- Director
- Thirumalai Mahalingam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 1m 0
Storyline
A modern college student sees a man commit murder. She escapes on a bus to Pondicherry, but the killer follows her on the journey and tries to eliminate her as a witness.
“A bus ride turns deadly. Can she outrun a killer?”
Film Details
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121Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1966
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asமதராஸ் to பாண்டிச்சேரி · மதராஸ் டு பாண்டிச்சேரி
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefulfunnyemotional
Themes
survivaljusticecorruptionfriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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RavichandranActor
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manoramaActor
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NageshActor
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A. VeerappanActor
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ManoramaActor
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A. KarunanidhiActor
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Thirumalai MahalingamDirector
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ThirumalaiDirector
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Trivia
- The film was shot extensively on location between Madras and Pondicherry, capturing real landscapes of the 1960s.
- It was one of the early Tamil films to use a road trip and chase as the central plot device.
- Actress Jayalalithaa was considered for the lead role, but the part ultimately went to another actress.
- The movie's soundtrack by M. S. Viswanathan included a popular song picturized on a moving bus.
- Director Thirumalai was known for social dramas, making this adventure-comedy a slight shift in his work.
- The film's climax was reportedly inspired by popular chase sequences from Hollywood films of the era.
- It performed moderately at the box office but is remembered for its lively travel sequences.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Madras To Pondicherry
Actor-Actor39 films →
Actor-Brahmin woman39 films →
Actor-Actor30 films →
Brahmin woman-Street magician30 films →
Actor-Street magician30 films →
Actor-Street magician24 films →
Mala's father-Actor19 films →
Mala's father-Street magician10 films →
Mala's father-Actor9 films →
Mala's father-Brahmin woman9 films →
Actor-Composer8 films →
Actor-Hotel Owner7 films →
Actor-Actor5 films →
Actor-Brahmin woman5 films →
Mala's father-Hotel Owner5 films →
Actor-Hotel Owner5 films →
Brahmin woman-Hotel Owner5 films →
Actor-Composer4 films →
Director-Actor4 films →
Actor-Street magician3 films →

