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Tamil CINEMA · 1973
Arangetram
அரங்கேற்றம்
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Overview
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.
A closer look
Arangetram (1973) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Family, Romance. Directed by K. Balachander. The cast includes Prameela, S. V. Subbaiah, Sivakumar, Kamal Haasan. Runtime: 152 minutes.
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Arangetram FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Arangetram?
Arangetram is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Arangetram?
Our source metadata lists 2 February 1973. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Arangetram?
The listed director is K. Balachander.
Who is in the cast of Arangetram?
The available cast credits include Prameela, S. V. Subbaiah, Sivakumar, Kamal Haasan, Sasikumar. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Arangetram?
The recorded runtime is 152 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Arangetram?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Family, Romance.
What is the original title of Arangetram?
The original title in our source data is அரங்கேற்றம். The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
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 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.
