In the quiet village of Poonkulam, Kalyani and Muthayyan are deeply in love. But fate takes a cruel turn when Muthayyan is wrongfully branded a dacoit and forced to live in hiding within the forest. Despite the danger and distance, Kalyani remains unwavering in her love, and the two dream of escaping together to build a peaceful life as husband and wife. Their hopes rest on the shoulders of Kamalapathi, a loyal friend and stage actor, who devises a clever plan to outwit the police and help the lovers flee. Disguises, deception, and devotion all come into play—but a tragic misunderstanding sets off a chain of events that none of them could have foreseen.
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Cast
12 people
Sivaji Ganesan
Muthayyan
Known for
Padayappa
Bhanumathi
Kalyani
Also in
Bamma Maata Bangaru Baata
Malliswari
T. R. Ramachandran
Kamalapathy
Also in
Anbe Vaa
Sabapathy
K. Sarangapani
Inspector Saambu Shastri
Also in
En Manaivi
Navarathiri
T. S. Durairaj
Sangu Pillai
Also in
Padikkadha Medhai
Ezhai Padum Paadu
T. D. Kusalakumari
Abirami
Also in
Ratha Kanneer
Manmadha Leelai
D. Balasubramaniam
Kalyani's father
Also in
Udayanan Vasavadatta
Apoorva Sagodharargal
S. R. Janaki
Kamalapathi's mother
Also in
Ratha Kanneer
En Thangai
K. R. Chellam
Meenakshi, Shastri's wife
Also in
En Manaivi
Balayogini
P. D. Sambandam
Maniyam
Also in
Andha Naal
Anbe Vaa
P. S. Venkatachalam
Pannaiyar Pachanatham Pillai
Also in
Kalyana Kalam
Nadodi
T. N. Sivathanu
Ratnam Pillai
Also in
Manampole Mangalyam
Thillana Mohanambal
V S Raghavan Director · S.D. Sundaram Writer Ghantasala Composer
First release November 13, 1955 · Produced in India
Production
India
Produced in
Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
Tamil
Release dates
India · November 13, 1955
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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