
Kudumba Thalaivan(1962)
Tamil137 mins
Kudumba Thalaivan (1962) is a 137-minute Tamil film directed by M. A. Thirumugam. Starring M. N. Nambiar, M. A. Thirumugam and Sandow M.M.A. Chinnappa Devar. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Kudumba Thalaivan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1962.
Director:M. A. Thirumugam
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 August 1962
- Director
- M. A. Thirumugam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A kind man takes in a young woman named Sita after her father, his driver, dies. This causes problems when his own son, Vasu, falls in love with her.
“A family's kindness is tested by an unexpected love.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
137Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date15 August 1962
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familylovejusticefriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kudumba Thalaivan' translates to 'Family Hero', highlighting the central theme of familial duty and sacrifice.
- It was one of the early films to feature actor Sivaji Ganesan in a double role, playing both the father Velayudam and the son Vasu.
- The movie was produced by Pakshiraja Studios, a major production house in Coimbatore known for its own studio facilities.
- A popular hit song from the film, 'Kannum Kannum', was composed by the duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and sung by P. Susheela.
- The director M. A. Thirumugam was known for his efficient, fast-paced shooting style, often completing films ahead of schedule.
- The story explores the social issue of caste-based discrimination, a recurring theme in many Tamil dramas of the era.
- The film's success helped solidify the on-screen pairing of Sivaji Ganesan and actress B. Saroja Devi as a popular duo.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kudumba Thalaivan
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