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Tamil CINEMA · 2008

Kanchivaram

காஞ்சிவரம்

A Communist Confession

2008-03-19117 min
Drama

Audience rating

7.3/10

Source: TMDB7 votes

THE STORY

Overview

A poor silk weaver promises his wife to dress their newborn daughter in a silk saree for her marriage. Facing systemic oppression and the vicissitudes of his fortune, he struggles to keep his word.

MOVIE FACT SUMMARY

A closer look

Kanchivaram (2008) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Priyadarshan. The cast includes Prakash Raj, Sriya Reddy, Shammu, Vimal. Runtime: 117 minutes.

Cast & crew

Portrait of Priyadarshan
PriyadarshanDirector
Portrait of Prakash Raj
Prakash RajVengadam
ShammuThamarai
Portrait of Vimal
VimalRangan
Portrait of Geetha Vijayan
Geetha VijayanVengadam's Sister
Portrait of P Sreekumar
P SreekumarCommunist Stranger
Portrait of Rohini
RohiniAnnam (voice)
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Kanchivaram FAQs

Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.

What is the original language of Kanchivaram?

Kanchivaram is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.

What release date is listed for Kanchivaram?

Our source metadata lists 19 March 2008. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.

Who directed Kanchivaram?

The listed director is Priyadarshan.

Who is in the cast of Kanchivaram?

The available cast credits include Prakash Raj, Sriya Reddy, Shammu, Vimal, Geetha Vijayan. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.

How long is Kanchivaram?

The recorded runtime is 117 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.

What type of movie is Kanchivaram?

The source lists these genres: Drama.

What is the original title of Kanchivaram?

The original title in our source data is காஞ்சிவரம். The English-letter display name may be a romanization.

What is Kanchivaram about?

A poor silk weaver promises his wife to dress their newborn daughter in a silk saree for her marriage. Facing systemic oppression and the vicissitudes of his fortune, he struggles to keep his word.