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Kumudam(1961)

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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.

Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1961
Director
Adurthi Subba Rao
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 34m
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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

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.

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