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Panchavarnakili(1965)

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Panchavarnakili is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A.C. Trilogchander. It stars Jaishankar, K.R. Vijaya, and R. Muthuraman in lead roles. The story follows Megala, a woman who waits years to marry army officer Saker, only to discover he is already married with a child. The film explores themes of sacrifice, duty, and selfless love. It was produced by Saravana Pictures and features music by K.V. Mahadevan. The film is noted for its emotional narrative and strong performances. It was released in 1965 and is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1965
Director
A. C. Tirulokchandar
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

Megala has been waiting to marry Saker, an army officer. But Saker is already married to Chitra and has a child. When Saker is reported dead in combat, the truth comes out. Megala must decide between her own happiness and the well-being of Saker's family.

“Love means letting go”

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1965

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyfriendshipidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
Jaishankar, Actor in Panchavarnakili
JaishankarActor
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K. R. Vijaya, Actor in Panchavarnakili
K. R. VijayaActor
→#3
Nagesh, Actor in Panchavarnakili
NageshActor
→#4
M. S. Viswanathan, Music Composer in Panchavarnakili
M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
→#5
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A. C. TirulokchandarDirector
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Saravana FilmsProducer
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Panchavarnakili

Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & M. S. Viswanathan (108 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Jaishankar (77 films together), K. R. Vijaya & M. S. Viswanathan (69 films together), Nagesh & Jaishankar (53 films together), K. R. Vijaya & Nagesh (38 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & A. C. Tirulokchandar (30 films together).

Nagesh
NageshActor
108th time
M. S. Viswanathan
M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
Nagesh × M. S. Viswanathan — 108 films together →
M. S. Viswanathan
M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
77th time
Jaishankar
JaishankarActor
M. S. Viswanathan × Jaishankar — 77 films together →
K. R. Vijaya
K. R. VijayaActor
69th time
M. S. Viswanathan
M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
K. R. Vijaya × M. S. Viswanathan — 69 films together →
Nagesh
NageshActor
53rd time
Jaishankar
JaishankarActor
Nagesh × Jaishankar — 53 films together →
K. R. Vijaya
K. R. VijayaActor
38th time
Nagesh
NageshActor
K. R. Vijaya × Nagesh — 38 films together →
M. S. Viswanathan
M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
30th time
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A. C. TirulokchandarDirector
M. S. Viswanathan × A. C. Tirulokchandar — 30 films together →
K. R. Vijaya
K. R. VijayaActor
28th time
Jaishankar
JaishankarActor
K. R. Vijaya × Jaishankar — 28 films together →
Nagesh
NageshActor
10th time
A
A. C. TirulokchandarDirector
Nagesh × A. C. Tirulokchandar — 10 films together →
K. R. Vijaya
K. R. VijayaActor
8th time
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A. C. TirulokchandarDirector
K. R. Vijaya × A. C. Tirulokchandar — 8 films together →
Nagesh
NageshActor
2nd time
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Saravana FilmsProducer
Nagesh × Saravana Films — 2 films together →
M. S. Viswanathan
M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
2nd time
S
Saravana FilmsProducer
M. S. Viswanathan × Saravana Films — 2 films together →
Jaishankar
JaishankarActor
2nd time
A
A. C. TirulokchandarDirector
Jaishankar × A. C. Tirulokchandar — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Panchavarna Kili' translates to 'Five-Coloured Bird', a poetic metaphor often used in Tamil for something rare and beautiful.
  • It was one of the early major film roles for actress Manorama, who would later become a legendary comedy figure with over 1000 films.
  • Director K. Shankar was a prominent figure in Tamil and Hindi cinema, known for directing the iconic film 'Badi Bahen' (1949) in Hindi.
  • The movie featured music by the popular composer M. S. Viswanathan, who was at the peak of his career in the 1960s.
  • Actor Jaishankar, the lead, was a major star known for his 'style' and comic timing, often paired with Muthuraman in many films.
  • The film was released during a period when Tamil cinema was heavily influenced by social dramas and family-centric narratives.
  • It is an example of a mid-1960s film that helped solidify the 'hero-duo' trend with Jaishankar and Muthuraman sharing screen space.

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