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Tamil CINEMA · 1969
Kaaval Dheivam
காவல் தெய்வம்
Overview
At Aanaikundram Jail, Superintendent K. Raghavan is no ordinary warden—he's a man of principle who sees each of the 500 inmates not as criminals, but as stories worth understanding. With his wife Alamu, he lives beside the prison walls, offering the compassion of parents to those society has cast aside. Among the inmates is Chamundi, a man whose tragic past still casts a long shadow. In the nearby village of Allikkulam, a young man named Manickam falls in love with Kokila, sparking jealousy in a rival suitor. A heated confrontation leads to Manickam’s imprisonment, bringing him under Raghavan’s watchful eye. As prison life unfolds—with its tensions, secrets, and unexpected humanity—Raghavan’s belief in redemption is put to the test when an unusual act of trust challenges everything he stands for.
A closer look
Kaaval Dheivam (1969) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by K. Vijayan. The cast includes Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, Jaishankar, Lakshmi. Runtime: 145 minutes.
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Kaaval Dheivam FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Kaaval Dheivam?
Kaaval Dheivam is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Kaaval Dheivam?
Our source metadata lists 1 May 1969. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Kaaval Dheivam?
The listed director is K. Vijayan.
Who is in the cast of Kaaval Dheivam?
The available cast credits include Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, Jaishankar, Lakshmi, Nagesh. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Kaaval Dheivam?
The recorded runtime is 145 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Kaaval Dheivam?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Kaaval Dheivam?
The original title in our source data is காவல் தெய்வம். The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Kaaval Dheivam about?
At Aanaikundram Jail, Superintendent K. Raghavan is no ordinary warden—he's a man of principle who sees each of the 500 inmates not as criminals, but as stories worth understanding. With his wife Alamu, he lives beside the prison walls, offering the compassion of parents to those society has cast aside. Among the inmates is Chamundi, a man whose tragic past still casts a long shadow. In the nearby village of Allikkulam, a young man named Manickam falls in love with Kokila, sparking jealousy in a rival suitor. A heated confrontation leads to Manickam’s imprisonment, bringing him under Raghavan’s watchful eye. As prison life unfolds—with its tensions, secrets, and unexpected humanity—Raghavan’s belief in redemption is put to the test when an unusual act of trust challenges everything he stands for.
