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Then Nilavu(1961)

Tamil160 minstheatrical

'Thennilavu' (1961) is a Tamil-language romantic comedy film written, produced, and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Vyjayanthimala in lead roles, with K. A. Thangavelu, M. N. Nambiar, M. Saroja, and Vasanthi in supporting roles. The story follows a man who is mistaken for a manager on a family honeymoon trip to Kashmir, leading to a love triangle, a secret marriage, and a murder plot. It was the first South Indian film to be shot in Jammu and Kashmir, with additional filming in Chennai and Kodaikanal. The film was a commercial success and ran for over 100 days in theatres. It is notable for its scenic locations, popular soundtrack by A. M. Rajah, and its influence on later films shot in Kashmir.

Director:C. V. Sridhar
Filmed In:Jammu and Kashmir, Chennai, Kodaikanal

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube, Dailymotion, Plex
Theatrical Release
31 December 1961
Director
C. V. Sridhar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 40m
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Storyline

A man named Raj falls in love with Shanti, but she rejects him. When her father plans a honeymoon in Kashmir, Raj is mistaken for the family's manager. He joins the trip and wins Shanti's heart. But the real manager arrives with a dark secret, and a murder plot threatens to destroy everything.

A honeymoon that becomes a nightmare.

Film Details

160Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1961
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsThennilavu
Filmed InJammu and Kashmir, Chennai, Kodaikanal

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

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Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Then Nilavu

Cast reunions in this film: Gemini Ganesan & K. A. Thangavelu (9 films together), Gemini Ganesan & Padmini (8 films together), Padmini & K. A. Thangavelu (6 films together), C. V. Sridhar & A. Vincent (5 films together), Padmini & A. Vincent (5 films together), and M. N. Nambiar & C. V. Sridhar (4 films together).

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