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Major Chandrakanth (1966): Cast

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Major Chandrakanth is a 1966 drama thriller directed by K. Balachander, starring Major Sundarrajan as Major Chandrakanth, Jayalalithaa J and Nagesh. It runs 2 hours 43 minutes.

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Major Chandrakanth (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 43m (163 min)
Director
K. Balachander
Genres
Drama , Family , Comedy , Thriller
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Major Chandrakanth About?

The premise of Major Chandrakanth without spoilers.

When Vimala’s lover Rajnikant is murdered by her brother Mohan, the killer is hidden by the victim’s blind father, Major Chandrakanth. Srikanth, the major’s zealous elder son and a police officer, hunts Mohan and arrests him in his own house. Learning his father sheltered the suspect, Srikanth also apprehends the blind Major, bringing him to justice.

Major Chandrakanth Themes & Keywords

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  • rape and revenge
  • man
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Cast & crew

Major Chandrakanth Cast & Characters

Major Sundarrajan leads the cast as Major Chandrakanth, with Jayalalithaa J as Vimala and Nagesh as Mohan. Directed by K. Balachander; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from K. Balachander

More films directed by K. Balachander: Paarthale Paravasam, Kalki, Duet and Vaaname Ellai.

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Major Chandrakanth Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Major Chandrakanth.

Major Chandrakanth - Oru Naal Yaaro song

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Major Chandrakanth FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Major Chandrakanth, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Major Chandrakanth?

Major Chandrakanth runs 2 hours 43 minutes (163 minutes).

When was Major Chandrakanth released?

Major Chandrakanth was released on November 9, 1966.

Who directed Major Chandrakanth?

Major Chandrakanth was directed by K. Balachander.

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Who is in the cast of Major Chandrakanth?

Major Chandrakanth stars Major Sundarrajan as Major Chandrakanth, Jayalalithaa J as Vimala and Nagesh as Mohan, among 5 credited actors.

Does Major Chandrakanth have a post-credit scene?

No. Major Chandrakanth has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Major Chandrakanth in?

The original language of Major Chandrakanth is Tamil.

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