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Navarathri(1964)

7.5/10
Tamil166 mins

Navarathri (1964) is a 166-minute Tamil film directed by A. P. Nagarajan. Starring T. P. Muthulakshmi, C. K. Saraswathi and C. T. Rajakantham. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Navarathri stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1964.

Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1964
Director
A. P. Nagarajan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 46m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A young woman argues with her father over who she should marry. She leaves home on the first night of a nine-day festival. Over the following days, she encounters nine different kinds of human behavior.

Nine nights. Nine lives. One journey to find herself.

Film Details

7.5Rating
166Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1964
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsNavarathri

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyidentitylovejustice
Tonepoetic
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

#1
Sivaji Ganesan, Actor in Navarathri
Sivaji GanesanActor
#2
Savitri, Actor in Navarathri
SavitriActor
#3
Nagesh, Actor in Navarathri
NageshActor
#4
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T. P. MuthulakshmiActor
#5
C
C. K. SaraswathiActor
#6
C
C. T. RajakanthamActor
#7
A
A. P. NagarajanDirector
#8
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W. R. Subba RaoCrew
#9
K
Kutty PadminiActor
#10
K
K. SarangapaniActor
#11
Manorama, Mentally Ill Woman in Navarathri
ManoramaActor

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Navarathiri' refers to the nine-night Hindu festival of Navaratri, mirroring the nine days of the protagonist's journey.
  • This was one of the few films where actor Sivaji Ganesan played a dual role, portraying both a father and his son.
  • Director A. P. Nagarajan was known for mythological films, making this social drama a slight departure from his usual style.
  • The movie features a famous song 'Aayiram Thamarai' by M. S. Viswanathan, which is still remembered for its melody.
  • It was partly shot in Mysore, utilizing the city's palaces and gardens as key backdrops for the story.
  • The film's plot structure, with each day representing a different human behavior, was considered an innovative narrative for its time.
  • Actress Devika, who played the lead role Nalina, was a popular star in Tamil and Telugu cinema during the 1960s.

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