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Overview
Maadhu, an orphan who lives under the staircase of a building, runs errands for everyone who lives there in return for shelter and food. He is exploited by everyone who lives there until he falls for a girl who moves into the building.
A closer look
Ethir Neechal (1968) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance. Directed by K. Balachander. The cast includes Nagesh, R. Muthuraman, Sowcar Janaki, Jayanthi. Runtime: 165 minutes.
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Ethir Neechal FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Ethir Neechal?
Ethir Neechal is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Ethir Neechal?
Our source metadata lists 13 April 1968. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Ethir Neechal?
The listed director is K. Balachander.
Who is in the cast of Ethir Neechal?
The available cast credits include Nagesh, R. Muthuraman, Sowcar Janaki, Jayanthi, Major Sundarrajan. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Ethir Neechal?
The recorded runtime is 165 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Ethir Neechal?
The source lists these genres: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance.
What is the original title of Ethir Neechal?
The original title in our source data is எதிர் நீச்சல். The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Ethir Neechal about?
Maadhu, an orphan who lives under the staircase of a building, runs errands for everyone who lives there in return for shelter and food. He is exploited by everyone who lives there until he falls for a girl who moves into the building.
