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Tamil CINEMA · 1961
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
கப்பலோட்டிய தமிழன்
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Overview
Chidambaram Pillai, a revolutionary leader, starts the first shipping company in India. With the help of this company, he fights against the monopoly of the British over maritime trade out of India.
A closer look
Kappalottiya Thamizhan (1961) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Genres: History, Drama. Directed by B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu. The cast includes Sivaji Ganesan, Savitri, Gemini Ganesan, Kumari Rukmini. Runtime: 197 minutes.
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Kappalottiya Thamizhan FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Kappalottiya Thamizhan?
Kappalottiya Thamizhan is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Kappalottiya Thamizhan?
Our source metadata lists 31 January 1961. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Kappalottiya Thamizhan?
The listed director is B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu.
Who is in the cast of Kappalottiya Thamizhan?
The available cast credits include Sivaji Ganesan, Savitri, Gemini Ganesan, Kumari Rukmini, T. K. Shanmugam. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Kappalottiya Thamizhan?
The recorded runtime is 197 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Kappalottiya Thamizhan?
The source lists these genres: History, Drama.
What is the original title of Kappalottiya Thamizhan?
The original title in our source data is கப்பலோட்டிய தமிழன். The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Kappalottiya Thamizhan about?
Chidambaram Pillai, a revolutionary leader, starts the first shipping company in India. With the help of this company, he fights against the monopoly of the British over maritime trade out of India.
