Ethir Neechal (1968): Cast
Ethir Neechal is a 1968 romantic drama directed by K. Balachander, starring Manorama as Renu, Srikanth and Nagesh. It runs 2 hours 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 45m (165 min)
- Director
- K. Balachander
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Kalakendra Movies
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ethir Neechal About?
The premise of Ethir Neechal without spoilers.
Maadhu, an orphan making his home beneath the staircase of an apartment block, trades his labor for the modest shelter and meals the residents provide. He is continually taken advantage of by the occupants, performing endless errands, until the arrival of a new tenant—a girl—sparks his first love and offers a chance at a different life.
Ethir Neechal Themes & Keywords
· 8 tags- orphan
- husband wife relationship
- tenant
- eavesdropping
- misunderstanding
- false accusation
- bare chested male
- based on play
Ethir Neechal Cast & Characters
Manorama leads the cast as Renu, with Srikanth as Kittu and Nagesh as Madhu. Directed by K. Balachander; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director K. Balachander
- Manorama as Renu
- Srikanth as Kittu
- Nagesh as Madhu
- Thengai Srinivasan as Guest Apperance
Also Starring in Ethir Neechal
· 7 more- Major Sundarrajan Sababathy
- Sowcar Janaki Pattu
- R. Muthuraman Nair
- Jayanthi Paru
- S. N. Lakshmi
- V. S. Raghavan
- M. R. R. Vasu Kumaresan
More from K. Balachander
More films directed by K. Balachander: Paarthale Paravasam, Kalki, Duet and Vaaname Ellai.
Ethir Neechal Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “எதிர்நீச்சல்” and “Edhir Neechal”.
- Also known as
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- எதிர்நீச்சல்
- Edhir Neechal
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Ethir Neechal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ethir Neechal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ethir Neechal?
Ethir Neechal runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).
When was Ethir Neechal released?
Ethir Neechal was released on April 13, 1968.
Who directed Ethir Neechal?
Ethir Neechal was directed by K. Balachander.
More films by K. Balachander Who is in the cast of Ethir Neechal?
Ethir Neechal stars Manorama as Renu, Srikanth as Kittu and Nagesh as Madhu, among 11 credited actors.
Does Ethir Neechal have a post-credit scene?
No. Ethir Neechal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ethir Neechal in?
The original language of Ethir Neechal is Tamil.
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