Mahakavi Kalidas 58 years old

Mahakavi Kalidas

Mahakavi Kalidas Directed by R. R. Chandran. Princess Vidyotama vows to marry the man who defeats her in debate, but she wins every time. Through a ruse, her spurned suitors manage to marry the princess to the simpleminded Kalidas. Ashamed of his ignorance, Kalidas becomes a seeker of knowledge and is bestowed with wisdom by the goddess Kali. This moving story of love and enlightenment is based on legends surrounding real-life poet Mahakavi Kalidas.

Credits

Mahakavi Kalidas Cast

Name Character
Sivaji Ganesan He was 37, 72 years old when he died as Kalidas
Nagesh He was 33, 76 years old when he died
A. Karunanidhi He was 43, 58 years old when he died
V. K. Ramasamy He was 40, 76 years old when he died
R. S. Manohar He was 41, 80 years old when he died
R. Muthuraman He was 37, 53 years old when he died
Sowcar Janaki She was 34, now 92 years old
K. B. Sundarambal She was 57, 72 years old when she died

Mahakavi Kalidas Crew

Name Department
K. V. Mahadevan as Music. He was 48 (83) years old when He died Sound
R. R. Chandran as Director. Directing
Mahakavi Kalidas poster
Mahakavi Kalidas (58 years)

  • Release day: Friday, August 19, 1966
  • Runtime: 143 minutes