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Kudumba Thalaivan(1962)

7.5/10
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.

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

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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.

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