Arangetram
Originally released in 1973. Arangetram is a romance/drama film. directed by K. Balachander. With a runtime of 2h 32m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Prameela, S. V. Subbaiah, and Sivakumar
Synopsis
Lalitha is the eldest daughter of a pious and conservative Brahmin family. She has eight siblings and poverty rules reign. She decides to take up the family mantle and goes to work. Due to family needs and ill fate, she ends up as a prostitute but manages to settle all her brothers and sisters. Her family ditches her when they come to know about her dark side. Thangavelu, a man who was once rejected by her marries her. She loses her sanity in the end.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 2, 1973
53 years ago
Runtime
2h 32m
152 minutes total
User Rating
3.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
TA
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TA
Production Companies
- Kalakendra Movies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arangetram about?
Lalitha is the eldest daughter of a pious and conservative Brahmin family. She has eight siblings and poverty rules reign. She decides to take up the family mantle and goes to work. Due to family n...
Who directed Arangetram?
Arangetram was directed by K. Balachander.
How long is Arangetram?
Arangetram has a runtime of 2 hours and 32 minutes (152 minutes total).
When was Arangetram released?
Arangetram was released on February 2, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Arangetram?
The main cast of Arangetram includes Prameela, S. V. Subbaiah, Sivakumar, Kamal Haasan, Sasikumar.