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Karpagam(1963)

7.6/10
Tamil162 mins

Karpagam (1963) is a 162-minute Tamil film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. Starring V. K. Ramasamy, K R Vijaya and Baby Shakila. With an audience rating of 7.6/10, Karpagam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1963.

Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 November 1963
Director
K. S. Gopalakrishnan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 42m
GudVibe Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

A wealthy farmer has his married children and their families all live together in his home to run the family business. Tensions grow when one of the sons begins to waste the father's money.

Family fortune tested by one son's reckless greed.

Film Details

7.6Rating
162Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 November 1963
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
familycorruptionidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Karpagam' is a traditional Tamil female name meaning 'goddess of prosperity', reflecting the central theme of wealth and family.
  • It was one of the earliest Tamil films to be shot extensively in the picturesque hill station of Kodaikanal.
  • The movie marked a rare early leading role for actor Muthuraman, who later became a major star in the 1970s.
  • Director K.S. Gopalakrishnan was known for social dramas, and this film continued his focus on joint family conflicts.
  • The soundtrack by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy featured a hit song 'Paadatha Theneechal' sung by P. Susheela.
  • The film's story highlighted the generation gap and financial mismanagement, common post-independence family themes.
  • It was produced under the banner of Saravana Films, a notable production company of the era.

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