Kai Koduttha Dheivam(1964)
'Kai Koduttha Dheivam' is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Savitri, S. S. Rajendran, and K. R. Vijaya in lead roles. The story follows Raghu, a Tamil man living in Amritsar, who rescues a stranger named Ravi from suicide and later discovers Ravi's hidden past. The narrative explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, and forgiveness as Raghu must decide whether to marry a woman with a troubled history. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil in 1965 and was commercially successful, running for over 100 days in theatres. It was released on 18 July 1964.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1964
- Director
- K. S. Gopalakrishnan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Raghu, a kind-hearted Tamil man in Amritsar, finds a stranger named Ravi unconscious on the street and nurses him back to health. He gives Ravi his job and treats him like a brother. But when Raghu plans to marry a girl named Latha, Ravi reveals a shocking secret that could destroy everything.
“The god who lent a hand”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kai Koduttha Dheivam
Cast reunions in this film: Sivaji Ganesan & Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (18 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Savitri (16 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & S. V. Ranga Rao (13 films together), Viswanathan Ramamoorthy & Savitri (9 films together), Viswanathan Ramamoorthy & S. V. Ranga Rao (5 films together), and K. S. Gopalakrishnan & S. V. Ranga Rao (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kai Kodutha Deivam' translates to 'The God Who Gave a Hand', reflecting its theme of charity.
- This was one of the few Tamil films where actor Muthuraman played a character with a darker, more complex side.
- Director K.S. Gopalakrishnan often made films with strong social messages, and this movie focused on friendship and betrayal.
- The movie featured music by the composer T. G. Lingappa, who was less known than other Tamil music directors of the era.
- It was released during a period when Tamil cinema was exploring more psychological dramas beyond typical family stories.
- The film's conflict revolves around a photograph, a simple prop that drives the entire plot forward.
- Actress Rajasree, who played the female lead, was a popular star in Malayalam cinema and appeared in select Tamil films.