Skip to content
Neerkumizhi official poster

Neerkumizhi(1965)

7.5/10
Tamil129 mins

Neerkumizhi (1965) is a 129-minute Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. Starring Major Sundarrajan, V. Gopalakrishnan and Nagesh. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Neerkumizhi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1965.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5

Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
13 April 1965
Director
K. Balachander
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 9m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A young man with cancer and another patient with a broken leg share memories in a hospital. The sick man, Sethu, falls in love with his doctor, Indra. They both know his time is short.

Love blooms in a hospital, against the ticking clock.

Film Details

7.5Rating
129Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date13 April 1965
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyfriendshipsurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor3
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
7.5/10Rating

Please Register/ Login to rate the movie Neerkumizhi

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This was the first Tamil film directed by K. Balachander, who later became a legendary filmmaker.
  • The film's title 'Neerkumizhi' refers to a traditional water sprinkler used in villages, symbolizing life and care.
  • Actor Nagesh, known for comedy roles, played a serious character as the cancer patient, showing his versatility.
  • The movie was adapted from a successful stage play, also written and directed by K. Balachander.
  • It featured a cameo appearance by the famous comedian Cho Ramaswamy in a supporting role.
  • The film's music was composed by V. Kumar, who was a frequent collaborator with Balachander in theatre.
  • Despite its serious theme, the film included light-hearted moments to balance the emotional drama.

Notable Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions