Karaikkal Ammaiyar
Originally released in 1973. Karaikkal Ammaiyar is a history film. directed by A. P. Nagarajan. With a runtime of 2h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Lakshmi, K. B. Sundarambal, and S. V. Sahasranamam
Synopsis
Karaikkal Ammaiyar is a 1973 Indian Tamil Saiva mythological film, written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan and produced by EVR Films. The film's soundtrack was composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan. The film stars Lakshmi, who played the younger-age Punithavathi role, and K. B. Sundarambal, who played the old-age role—as the title characters, with R. Muthuraman, Manorama, Suruli Rajan, V. S. Raghavan, S. V. Sahasranamam, Sivakumar and Srividya playing supporting roles. Karaikkal Ammaiyar is one of the three women saints among the 63 Nayanmars and is considered one of the greatest figure of Tamil literature. She was born in Karaikkal during the Chola period, a maritime center. Ammaiyar was a great devotee of Lord Shiva and she is believed to have lived during the 6th century, named Punithavathi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karaikkal Ammaiyar about?
Karaikkal Ammaiyar is a 1973 Indian Tamil Saiva mythological film, written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan and produced by EVR Films. The film's soundtrack was composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan. T...
Who directed Karaikkal Ammaiyar?
Karaikkal Ammaiyar was directed by A. P. Nagarajan.
How long is Karaikkal Ammaiyar?
Karaikkal Ammaiyar has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes total).
When was Karaikkal Ammaiyar released?
Karaikkal Ammaiyar was released on October 25, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Karaikkal Ammaiyar?
The main cast of Karaikkal Ammaiyar includes Lakshmi, K. B. Sundarambal, S. V. Sahasranamam, R. Muthuraman, Sivakumar.