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Tamil CINEMA · 1965
Thiruvilayadal
திருவிளையாடல்
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Overview
The Hindu god Shiva gives a sacred mango fruit, brought by the sage Narada, to his elder son Vinayaka as a prize for outsmarting his younger brother Muruga in a competition. Angry with his father, Muruga leaves home for Palani. He meets Avvaiyar, one of his devotees, along the way. Despite her attempts to convince Muruga to return to Mount Kailash, he remains adamant about his decision to leave his family. His mother, the goddess Parvati, arrives there and tells the stories of four of Shiva's divine games to calm Muruga.
A closer look
Thiruvilayadal (1965) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Genres: Fantasy. Directed by A. P. Nagarajan. The cast includes Sivaji Ganesan, R. Muthuraman, Savitri, Nagesh. Runtime: 154 minutes.
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Thiruvilayadal FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Thiruvilayadal?
Thiruvilayadal is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Thiruvilayadal?
Our source metadata lists 31 July 1965. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Thiruvilayadal?
The listed director is A. P. Nagarajan.
Who is in the cast of Thiruvilayadal?
The available cast credits include Sivaji Ganesan, R. Muthuraman, Savitri, Nagesh, Manorama. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Thiruvilayadal?
The recorded runtime is 154 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Thiruvilayadal?
The source lists these genres: Fantasy.
What is the original title of Thiruvilayadal?
The original title in our source data is திருவிளையாடல். The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Thiruvilayadal about?
The Hindu god Shiva gives a sacred mango fruit, brought by the sage Narada, to his elder son Vinayaka as a prize for outsmarting his younger brother Muruga in a competition. Angry with his father, Muruga leaves home for Palani. He meets Avvaiyar, one of his devotees, along the way. Despite her attempts to convince Muruga to return to Mount Kailash, he remains adamant about his decision to leave his family. His mother, the goddess Parvati, arrives there and tells the stories of four of Shiva's divine games to calm Muruga.
