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Vazhkai Vazhvadharkey(1964)

Tamil mins

Vazhkai Vazhvatharke is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Krishnan–Panju. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi in lead roles. The story follows Kandan, a boy driven from home after being insulted, who becomes a wealthy jockey and returns to claim his childhood love. The narrative centers on family honor, false accusations, and the struggle to clear a mother's name. The film was produced by Kamaludheen under the Kamal Brothers banner. Music was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy with lyrics by Kannadasan. The film was released on 7 February 1964. Contemporary reviews were mixed, with some critics praising the performances of Ganesan and Saroja Devi while others found the story lacking.

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1964
Director
Krishnan-Panju
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

A young boy named Kandan is insulted and thrown out of his home by his lover's mother. He grows up to become a successful jockey. Years later, he returns as a wealthy man to marry his childhood love Valli. But her mother refuses again, and Kandan must clear his own mother's name from old rumors before he can win his bride.

Life is for living, not for grudges

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1964

Parental Guide

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

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Vazhkai Vazhvadharkey

Cast reunions in this film: Saroja Devi & Gemini Ganesan (15 films together), Saroja Devi & Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (14 films together), Viswanathan Ramamoorthy & Gemini Ganesan (12 films together), Saroja Devi & S. A. Ashokan (4 films together), Viswanathan Ramamoorthy & S. A. Ashokan (4 films together), and Saroja Devi & Krishnan-Panju (2 films together).

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