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Overview
When Vimala’s wayward lover Rajnikant is killed by her brother Mohan, the brother is sheltered from the police by the victim’s blind father, Major Chandrakanth. The major’s elder son, the zealous cop Srikanth, is in charge of finding Mohan, whom he finally arrests in his own house. Realising that his father knowingly sheltered a murder suspect, Srikanth arrests the blind old man as well.
A closer look
Major Chandrakanth (1966) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family, Thriller. Directed by K. Balachander. The cast includes Nagesh, Major Sundarrajan, R. Muthuraman, A. V. M. Rajan. Runtime: 163 minutes.
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Major Chandrakanth FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Major Chandrakanth?
Major Chandrakanth is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Major Chandrakanth?
Our source metadata lists 9 November 1966. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Major Chandrakanth?
The listed director is K. Balachander.
Who is in the cast of Major Chandrakanth?
The available cast credits include Nagesh, Major Sundarrajan, R. Muthuraman, A. V. M. Rajan, J. Jayalalithaa. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Major Chandrakanth?
The recorded runtime is 163 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Major Chandrakanth?
The source lists these genres: Comedy, Drama, Family, Thriller.
What is Major Chandrakanth about?
When Vimala’s wayward lover Rajnikant is killed by her brother Mohan, the brother is sheltered from the police by the victim’s blind father, Major Chandrakanth. The major’s elder son, the zealous cop Srikanth, is in charge of finding Mohan, whom he finally arrests in his own house. Realising that his father knowingly sheltered a murder suspect, Srikanth arrests the blind old man as well.
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