Veerapandiya Kattabomman (1959): Cast & Plot
Veerapandiya Kattabomman is a 1959 war drama directed by B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu, starring Sivaji Ganesan as Veerapandiya Kattabomman, V. K. Ramasamy and Padmini. It runs 3 hours 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 21m (201 min)
- Director
- B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu
- Original language
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Tamil - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Veerapandiya Kattabomman About?
The premise of Veerapandiya Kattabomman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After the East India Company forces Kattabomman, the king of Panchalankurichi, to pay taxes and be their subordinate, the latter decides to fight against them.
Veerapandiya Kattabomman Themes & Keywords
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Veerapandiya Kattabomman Cast & Characters
Sivaji Ganesan leads the cast as Veerapandiya Kattabomman, with V. K. Ramasamy as Ettappan and Padmini as Vellayamma. Directed by B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu
- Sivaji Ganesan as Veerapandiya Kattabomman
- V. K. Ramasamy as Ettappan
- Padmini as Vellayamma
- Gemini Ganesan as Vellayathevan
Also Starring in Veerapandiya Kattabomman
· 10 more- Parthiban W.C.Jackson
- M. R. Santhanam Thaanathipathi Pillai
- Javar Seetharaman Bannerman
- A. Karunanidhi Sundaralingam
- O. A. K. Thevar Oomaithurai
- S. Varalakshmi Jakkamma
- T. P. Muthulakshmi Kamkshi
- Kuladeivam Rajagopal Kariappan
- Tambaram Lalitha Valli
- Raghini Sundaravadivu
Veerapandiya Kattabomman Plot Summary
What happens in Veerapandiya Kattabomman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Veerapandiya Kattabomman [Sivaji Ganesan] is the fearless chieftain who governs Panchalankurichi with a steady, protective resolve. When a robbery shakes his domain, he leads a covert pursuit with his loyal retinue, determined to bring the culprits to justice. The captured thieves confess that they were hired by the British to sow unrest, and that the neighboring chieftain Ettappan [V. K. Ramasamy] has been enticed to assist in annexing Panchalankurichi. This revelation sets the stage for a wider clash between a determined local leadership and colonial interests.
Full summary
The whole story of Veerapandiya Kattabomman, scene by scene
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Veerapandiya Kattabomman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Veerapandiya Kattabomman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Veerapandiya Kattabomman?
Veerapandiya Kattabomman runs 3 hours 21 minutes (201 minutes).
When was Veerapandiya Kattabomman released?
Veerapandiya Kattabomman was released on May 16, 1959.
Who directed Veerapandiya Kattabomman?
Veerapandiya Kattabomman was directed by B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu.
More films by B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu Who is in the cast of Veerapandiya Kattabomman?
Veerapandiya Kattabomman stars Sivaji Ganesan as Veerapandiya Kattabomman, V. K. Ramasamy as Ettappan and Padmini as Vellayamma, among 14 credited actors.
Does Veerapandiya Kattabomman have a post-credit scene?
No. Veerapandiya Kattabomman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Veerapandiya Kattabomman in?
The original language of Veerapandiya Kattabomman is Tamil.
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