Thiruvarutchelvar (1967)

July. 28,1967

7.6

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When a dancer makes a king realise the insignificance of the worldly pleasures, he decides to devote his life to the Almighty and starts reciting tales and songs of His greatness.

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Cast

Sivaji Ganesan as

[1997] Once More [1992] Chinna Marumagal [1986] Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu [1985] Padikkadavan [1985] Raja Rishi [1983] Miruthanga Chakravarthi

Padmini as

[1986] Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu [1971] Iru Thuruvam [1970] Ethirkalam [1970] Mera Naam Joker [1968] Thirumaal Perumai [1967] Thiruvarutchelvar

Gemini Ganesan as

[2002] Gemini [1996] Metukudi [1979] Agalvilaku [1977] Naam Pirandha Mann [1972] Kanmalar [1972] Ellai Kodu

Reviews

canabady

1967/07/28

This movie gives an in depth information (rather a brief note) on Nayanmars and Thevaram. Hindu Mythology and the Divine power of lord Shiva is clearly explained in this movie. There were 63 Nayanmars (staunch Devotees of Lord Shiva) who lived between 5 A.D. - 10 A.D. Out them, 4 Nayanmar's ( Thirugnanasambandar, Thirunavukarasar, Sundaramurthy and Thirukurippu Thondar) history is nicely portrayed in this movie. Some hymns from Thevaram are played as songs in this movie - A good work to be appreciated. A.P Nagarajan has director similar kind of devotional movies in Tamil namely Thiruvilaiyadal, Saraswati Sapadam and Kandan Karunai. A must to be seen by all Hindu followers.

chembai

1967/07/29

This is a straightforward mythological told in a simple traditional manner. Sivaji won accolades for his portrayal, but I think he was over the top. Good music, and lots of classical Tamil, which is itself a relief from today's Tanglish. See it if you didn't grow up with it.