Kaaval Dheivam (1969)
At Aanaikundram Jail, Superintendent K. Raghavan is no ordinary warden—he's a man of principle who sees each of the 500 inmates not as criminals, but as stories worth understanding. With his wife Alamu, he lives beside the prison walls, offering the compassion of parents to those society has cast aside. Among the inmates is Chamundi, a man whose tragic past still casts a long shadow. In the nearby village of Allikkulam, a young man named Manickam falls in love with Kokila, sparking jealousy in a rival suitor. A heated confrontation leads to Manickam’s imprisonment, bringing him under Raghavan’s watchful eye. As prison life unfolds—with its tensions, secrets, and unexpected humanity—Raghavan’s belief in redemption is put to the test when an unusual act of trust challenges everything he stands for.
Cast
Screenplay
- Jayakanthan (Novel)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kaaval Dheivam about?
- At Aanaikundram Jail, Superintendent K. Raghavan is no ordinary warden—he's a man of principle who sees each of the 500 inmates not as criminals, but as stories worth understanding. With his wife Alamu, he lives beside the prison walls, offering the compassion of parents to those society has cast aside. Among the inmates is Chamundi, a man whose tragic past still casts a long shadow. In the nearby village of Allikkulam, a young man named Manickam falls in love with Kokila, sparking jealousy in a rival suitor. A heated confrontation leads to Manickam’s imprisonment, bringing him under Raghavan’s watchful eye. As prison life unfolds—with its tensions, secrets, and unexpected humanity—Raghavan’s belief in redemption is put to the test when an unusual act of trust challenges everything he stands for.
- Who directed Kaaval Dheivam?
- Kaaval Dheivam was directed by Vijayan K.
- Who stars in Kaaval Dheivam?
- Kaaval Dheivam stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, Jaishankar, Lakshmi, Nagesh, Sivakumar.
- How long is Kaaval Dheivam?
- Kaaval Dheivam has a runtime of 2h 25m (145 minutes).
- What genre is Kaaval Dheivam?
- Kaaval Dheivam is a Drama film.
- Where was Kaaval Dheivam produced?
- Kaaval Dheivam was produced in India.