Ratha Kanneer (1954): Cast & Plot
Ratha Kanneer is a 1954 drama directed by R. Krishnan and S. Panju, starring M. R. Radha as Mohanasundaram, Sriranjani and M. N. Rajam. It runs 2 hours 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 31m (151 min)
- Directors
- R. Krishnan and S. Panju
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- National Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ratha Kanneer About?
The premise of Ratha Kanneer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mohanasundaram, a philanderer and drunkard, gets married to Chandra after he returns to India. Though he has a wife, he develops a relationship with Kantha, a prostitute.
Ratha Kanneer Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- leprosy
- mother son relationship
- dysfunctional marriage
- anti hero
- remorse
- selfishness
- statue
- man
- wealth
Ratha Kanneer Cast & Characters
M. R. Radha leads the cast as Mohanasundaram, with Sriranjani as Chandra and M. N. Rajam as Kantha. Directed by R. Krishnan and S. Panju; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director R. Krishnan
- Co-director S. Panju
- M. R. Radha as Mohanasundaram
- Sriranjani as Chandra
- M. N. Rajam as Kantha
- S. S. Rajendran as Balu
Also Starring in Ratha Kanneer
· 5 more- S. R. Janaki Mohanasundaram's mother
- J. P. Chandrababu
- T. D. Kusalakumari
- Sayee
- Subbulakshmi
Ratha Kanneer Plot Summary
What happens in Ratha Kanneer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mohanasundaram is a philanderer, chain-smoker and drunkard. He does not respect elders, or people below his social standards. He is ruthless and even beats his own Mohan’s mother. Immediately after his return to India, he is married to Chandra, a cultured, well-mannered, conservative Indian village girl. But he develops an affair with Kantha, a prostitute. His best friend Balu tries to advise him and mend his ways but Mohan turns a deaf ear. Mohan even failed to attend his own mother’s post-death formalities as he wanted to attend the birthday function of Kantha’s mother. Mohan loses his mind over Kantha, even surrenders all his riches to her and also loses every loved one in his life.
Full summary
The whole story of Ratha Kanneer, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Ratha Kanneer?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the main character Mohanasundaram’s (Mohan) primary vice at the start of the film?
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Ratha Kanneer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ratha Kanneer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ratha Kanneer?
Ratha Kanneer runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).
When was Ratha Kanneer released?
Ratha Kanneer was released on November 6, 1954.
Who directed Ratha Kanneer?
Ratha Kanneer was directed by R. Krishnan and S. Panju.
More films by R. Krishnan Who is in the cast of Ratha Kanneer?
Ratha Kanneer stars M. R. Radha as Mohanasundaram, Sriranjani as Chandra and M. N. Rajam as Kantha, among 9 credited actors.
Does Ratha Kanneer have a post-credit scene?
No. Ratha Kanneer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ratha Kanneer in?
The original language of Ratha Kanneer is Tamil.
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