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Thiruvilayadal (1965): Cast

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Thiruvilayadal is a 1965 fantasy film starring Sivaji Ganesan as Lord Shiva in Different Disguises, K. B. Sundarambal and Manorama. It runs 2 hours 34 minutes.

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Thiruvilayadal (1965) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 34m (154 min)
Genre
Fantasy
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Thiruvilayadal About?

The premise of Thiruvilayadal without spoilers.

Shiva presents a sacred mango, delivered by sage Narada, to his elder son Vinayaka as a reward for outwitting Muruga in a contest. Angered, Muruga departs for Palani, encountering his devotee Avvaiyar, who urges him to return to Kailash. He refuses, and their mother Parvati descends to recount four of Shiva’s divine plays, soothing Muruga.

Thiruvilayadal Themes & Keywords

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  • poet
  • king
  • court
  • fisherman
  • singer
  • song
  • reference to shiva the hindu deity
  • mythology
  • incarnation
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Cast & crew

Thiruvilayadal Cast & Characters

Sivaji Ganesan leads the cast as Lord Shiva in Different Disguises, with K. B. Sundarambal as Avvaiyar and Manorama as Kayarkanni's friend.

Also Starring in Thiruvilayadal

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Thiruvilayadal Also Known As

Also known as “Thiruvilaiyadal”.

Also known as
  • Thiruvilaiyadal

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FAQ

Thiruvilayadal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Thiruvilayadal?

Thiruvilayadal runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).

When was Thiruvilayadal released?

Thiruvilayadal was released on July 31, 1965.

Who is in the cast of Thiruvilayadal?

Thiruvilayadal stars Sivaji Ganesan as Lord Shiva in Different Disguises, K. B. Sundarambal as Avvaiyar and Manorama as Kayarkanni's friend, among 13 credited actors.

Does Thiruvilayadal have a post-credit scene?

No. Thiruvilayadal has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Thiruvilayadal in?

The original language of Thiruvilayadal is Tamil.

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