Mahakavi Kalidas 57 years old
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. 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 | |
| R. S. Manohar He was 41, 80 years old when he 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 (57 years)
- Release day: Friday, August 19, 1966
- Runtime: 143 minutes
