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Karpagam(1963)
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.
Director:K. S. Gopalakrishnan
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.6/10Rating
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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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Karpagam
Karpagam-Actor20 films →
Actor-Actor20 films →
Music Composer-Thandavam19 films →
Actor-Accountant16 films →
Karpagam-Accountant16 films →
Actor-Actor15 films →
Actor-Actor13 films →
Director-Actor12 films →
Karpagam-Director12 films →
Actor-Composer12 films →
Director-Actor12 films →
Karpagam-Actor11 films →
Actor-Actor11 films →
Actor-Thandavam11 films →
Actor-Composer9 films →
Actor-Composer7 films →
Accountant-Actor6 films →
Accountant-Actor6 films →
Actor-Nallasivam6 films →
Music Composer-Nallasivam5 films →





