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Overview
Karaikkal Ammaiyar is a 1973 Indian Tamil Saiva mythological film, written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan and produced by EVR Films. The film's soundtrack was composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan. The film stars Lakshmi, who played the younger-age Punithavathi role, and K. B. Sundarambal, who played the old-age role—as the title characters, with R. Muthuraman, Manorama, Suruli Rajan, V. S. Raghavan, S. V. Sahasranamam, Sivakumar and Srividya playing supporting roles. Karaikkal Ammaiyar is one of the three women saints among the 63 Nayanmars and is considered one of the greatest figure of Tamil literature. She was born in Karaikkal during the Chola period, a maritime center. Ammaiyar was a great devotee of Lord Shiva and she is believed to have lived during the 6th century, named Punithavathi.
A closer look
Karaikkal Ammaiyar (1973) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Genres: History. Directed by A. P. Nagarajan. The cast includes Lakshmi, K. B. Sundarambal, S. V. Sahasranamam, R. Muthuraman. Runtime: 150 minutes.
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Karaikkal Ammaiyar FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Karaikkal Ammaiyar?
Karaikkal Ammaiyar is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Karaikkal Ammaiyar?
Our source metadata lists 25 October 1973. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Karaikkal Ammaiyar?
The listed director is A. P. Nagarajan.
Who is in the cast of Karaikkal Ammaiyar?
The available cast credits include Lakshmi, K. B. Sundarambal, S. V. Sahasranamam, R. Muthuraman, Sivakumar. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Karaikkal Ammaiyar?
The recorded runtime is 150 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Karaikkal Ammaiyar?
The source lists these genres: History.
What is Karaikkal Ammaiyar about?
Karaikkal Ammaiyar is a 1973 Indian Tamil Saiva mythological film, written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan and produced by EVR Films. The film's soundtrack was composed by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan. The film stars Lakshmi, who played the younger-age Punithavathi role, and K. B. Sundarambal, who played the old-age role—as the title characters, with R. Muthuraman, Manorama, Suruli Rajan, V. S. Raghavan, S. V. Sahasranamam, Sivakumar and Srividya playing supporting roles. Karaikkal Ammaiyar is one of the three women saints among the 63 Nayanmars and is considered one of the greatest figure of Tamil literature. She was born in Karaikkal during the Chola period, a maritime center. Ammaiyar was a great devotee of Lord Shiva and she is believed to have lived during the 6th century, named Punithavathi.
