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Kappalottiya Thamizhan

1961Movie3 h 17 min

73

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A nostalgic, hopeful history movie about history and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Chidambaram Pillai, a revolutionary leader, starts the first shipping company in India. With the help of this company, he fights against the monopoly of the British over maritime trade out of India.

Feels like

Historical Drama
Biographical Film
Anti-Colonial Struggle
Indian Patriotism
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Political Resistance
Inspiring Leadership
Period Piece
Social Commentary

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by: B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu
Written by: Mylai Ponnuswamy Sivagnanam, 'Chithra' Krishnaswamy
Produced by: B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu
Music by: G. Ramanathan

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Facts

January 31, 1961 · 3 h 17 min · History, Drama

Released: January 31, 1961
Runtime: 3 h 17 min
Genres: History, Drama
Original language: Tamil
Made in: India

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Kappalottiya Thamizhan worth watching?"

Questions about Kappalottiya Thamizhan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Kappalottiya Thamizhan worth watching?

73

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Kappalottiya Thamizhan okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Kappalottiya Thamizhan?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

Is Kappalottiya Thamizhan plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Kappalottiya Thamizhan in English?

Tamil

No, it was made in Tamil.