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Karaikkal Ammaiyar

1973Movie2 h 30 min

DramaHistory
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

A cathartic, moving history movie about faith and meaning and a real life story, with standout performances.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

Paramathathan is an atheist who marries Punithavathi, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. Their conflicting beliefs in God create problems in their married life.

Feels like

  • Devotional Biopic
  • Tamil Literary Heritage
  • Spiritual Journey
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Classical Music Integration
  • Historical Drama
  • Philosophical Inquiry
  • Cultural Iconography
  • Tragic Romance
  • Poetic Dialogue

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
A. P. Nagarajan
Written by
A. P. Nagarajan
Music by
Kunnakudi Vaidhyanathan

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Facts

October 25, 1973 · 2 h 30 min · History, Drama

Released
October 25, 1973
Runtime
2 h 30 min
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
Tamil
Made in
India

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Karaikkal Ammaiyar worth watching?"

Questions about Karaikkal Ammaiyar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Karaikkal Ammaiyar worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Karaikkal Ammaiyar okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Karaikkal Ammaiyar plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Karaikkal Ammaiyar in English?

Tamil

No, it was made in Tamil.