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Saraswati Sabatham(1966)

7.8/10
Tamil mins

Saraswati Sabatham (1966) is a Tamil film directed by A. P. Nagarajan. With an audience rating of 7.8/10, Saraswati Sabatham stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1966.

Mood:
upliftingfunnyinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1966
Director
A. P. Nagarajan
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
7.8/10

Storyline

A wise sage gets three goddesses to compete. They each argue whether knowledge, wealth, or strength is most important in a person's life. The story follows their quest to find the answer.

Three goddesses compete to define a man's greatest need.

Film Details

7.8Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1966
Also Known AsSaraswati Sabatham

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
upliftingfunnyinspiring
Themes
identityfamilyjusticefriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This film was the first Tamil movie to be shot in Eastmancolor, a popular color film process at the time.
  • It featured a rare on-screen collaboration of three leading actresses: Padmini, Savitri, and Devika, each playing a goddess.
  • The movie's success led to a wave of mythological films from director A. P. Nagarajan in the late 1960s.
  • Famous singer T. M. Soundararajan gave voice to the character of Lord Shiva, played by actor Sivaji Ganesan.
  • A special dance sequence was choreographed by the noted dance master V. S. Muthuswami Pillai.
  • The film's plot is based on a lesser-known story from Hindu mythology about a debate among the goddesses.
  • It was a major box office hit and ran for over 100 days in several theaters across Tamil Nadu.

Notable Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions