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Amirtham(2006)

Tamil125 mins

Amirtham is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, produced, and directed by K. Kannan in his directorial debut. The film stars Girish Karnad, Navya Nair, and Ganesh in lead roles. Set in the village of Mukkudal, the story follows Ramaswamy Iyengar, a poor Brahmin temple priest, whose daughter Amirtha falls in love with a man from a different caste. The film explores the conflict between parental love and rigid social traditions. It was released on February 10, 2006, and received praise for its honest storytelling and strong performances, particularly from Girish Karnad.

Director:K. Kannan

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
10 February 2006
Director
K. Kannan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 5m
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Storyline

In the village of Mukkudal, a poor Brahmin priest named Ramaswamy Iyengar lives a peaceful life with his wife and daughter Amirtha. When Amirtha falls in love with a Nadaswaram player from a different caste, Ramaswamy Iyengar must choose between upholding tradition and supporting his daughter's happiness. The village turns against him, forcing him to make an impossible choice.

A father's love knows no caste

Film Details

125Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date10 February 2006

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