
Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum(1963)
Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by M. A. Thirumugam. It stars M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi, M. R. Radha, and S. A. Ashokan. The story follows Doctor Chandran, a kind-hearted physician who helps the police investigate a series of masked attacks on wealthy businessmen. Chandran also falls in love with Sivagami, the daughter of one of the victims. The film explores themes of greed, love, and the protective power of righteousness. It was produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan with lyrics by Kannadasan. Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum was released on 22 February 1963 and ran for over 100 days in theatres, becoming one of the year's most successful Tamil films.
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- Theatrical Release
- 21 February 1963
- Director
- M. A. Thirumugham
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Doctor Chandran witnesses a brutal attack by masked killers. He joins the police to find the criminals. Meanwhile, he falls in love with Sivagami, whose father is targeted next. A greedy cashier named Mani schemes to steal money and force Sivagami to marry him. Chandran must unmask the real villain before it is too late.
“When dharma protects, evil falls.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum
Cast reunions in this film: K. V. Mahadevan & M. G. Ramachandran (31 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & M. R. Radha (31 films together), Saroja Devi & M. G. Ramachandran (24 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & M. A. Thirumugham (17 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & Devar films (16 films together), and M. G. Ramachandran & M. R. Radha (15 films together).