Kappalottiya Thamizhan is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan and Savitri. It is based on the 1944 book of the same name by M. P. Sivagnanam, a biography of V. O. Chidambaram Pillai who founded the Swadeshi Stream Navigation Company to break the monopoly of the British over maritime trade out of India.
Kappalottiya Thamizhan (1961)
Directed by B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu
Genres - Biography, Drama, History |
Sub-Genres - Biographical Film |
Release Date - Jan 31, 1961 |
Run Time - 197 min. |
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Themes
Tags
Best Tamil Film, Chidambaram Pillai, True Stories
Attributes
Based On: Drama based on actual events
Narrative Location: Tamil Nadu
Narrative Location: Tamil Nadu
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Alternate Titles
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