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Kumudam(1961)
Tamil154 mins
Kumudam (1961) is a 154-minute Tamil film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. Starring B. S. Saroja, M. S. Sundari Bai and P. D. Sambandam.
Director:Adurthi Subba Rao
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1961
- Director
- Adurthi Subba Rao
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 34m 0
Storyline
A man named Kumaran is wrongly accused of murder. His ex-lover, believing he is innocent, investigates to clear his name. Her search for the truth points to Kumaran's own brother-in-law.
“A wife's love. A brother's secret. The truth will surface.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
154Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1961
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKumudam
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
justicefamilylovecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
#1




S. S. RajendranActor
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M. R. RadhaActor
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VijayakumariActor
→#4B
B. S. SarojaActor
→#5M
M. S. Sundari BaiActor
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P
P. D. SambandamActor
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Karikol RajuActor
→#8
#9C
C. R. VijayakumariActor
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Sowcar JanakiActor
→#10S
S. V. Ranga RaoActor
→#11A
Adurthi Subba RaoDirector
→#12
#13R
R. SampathCrew
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K. V. MahadevanMusic Composer
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Modern TheatresProducer
→Trivia
- The film was a remake of the Telugu movie 'Kumudham' from the same year, both directed by Adurthi Subba Rao.
- It was one of the few Tamil films where Gemini Ganesan and Savitri played lead roles but were not paired as romantic interests.
- The movie's music was composed by S. Rajeswara Rao, who was more famous for his work in Telugu and Kannada cinema.
- This film was released during a period when courtroom dramas and family conflicts were popular themes in Tamil cinema.
- Actress Savitri, known for her expressive eyes, reportedly performed a key emotional scene in a single take.
- The story revolves around a false murder accusation, a common plot device in 1960s Indian films to drive family drama.
- Despite starring major stars, the film did not achieve the same blockbuster status as some of their other collaborations.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kumudam
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