Kaanchi Thalaivan (1963)

Interesting facts

Kaanchi Thalaivan is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language historical action film, directed by A. Kasilingam and written by M. Karunanidhi. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, S. S. Rajendran, P. Bhanumathi and C. R. Vijayakumari, with M. R. Radha and S. A. Ashokan as villains. It was produced by Karunanidhi, Kasilingam and Murasoli Maran under Mekala Pictures, and was released on 26 October 1963. The film elicited numerous controversies, and became a financial failure.

Production

Kaanchi Thalaivan was produced under Mekala Pictures by its screenwriter M. Karunanidhi, director A. Kasilingam and politician Murasoli Maran. The film was originally set to be produced by its lead actor M. G. Ramachandran under Emgeeyaar Pictures before Mekala Pictures took over. Mahendran, who later became a successful screenwriter and director, worked as an assistant director for this film.

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