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Puratshi Veeran Pulithevan(1963)

Tamil165 mins

Puratshi Veeran Pulithevan is a 1963 Tamil historical action film directed by B.R. Panthulu. The lead cast includes M.G. Ramachandran as Pulithevan, B. Saroja Devi as Velunachi, and M.N. Nambiar as the British commander Jackson. The story follows the 18th-century chieftain of Sivagangai who rebels against British colonial rule. The film depicts guerrilla warfare, betrayal, and sacrifice in the jungles of Tamil Nadu. It was noted for its patriotic tone, large-scale battle sequences, and M.G. Ramachandran's star power. The film was a commercial success and remains a landmark in Tamil cinema's historical genre. It was released in theatres across Tamil Nadu in 1963.

Director:A. Raja Raman
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1963
Director
A. Raja Raman
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 45m
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Storyline

Pulithevan, the king of Sivagangai, refuses to pay taxes to the British East India Company. The British send an army to crush him. Pulithevan fights back using guerrilla tactics. But betrayal from within his own ranks threatens to destroy everything he loves.

One king. One war. One legend.

Film Details

165Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1963

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Puratshi Veeran Pulithevan

Cast reunions in this film: K. V. Mahadevan & M. R. Radha (31 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & K. A. Thangavelu (14 films together), and M. R. Radha & K. A. Thangavelu (3 films together).

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