Parthiban Kanavu
1960, Tamil. Directed by D. Yoganand.
7th century AD. Parthiban, the Chola King, dies in battle leaving incomplete his desire to be free from the yoke of the Pallavas. His son Vikraman (Gemini Ganesh) is determined to fulfill his father's dream. He is arrested by the Pallava king, Narasimhavarman and exiled to an island where he is chosen the king
- Runtime
- 3h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- U
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Cast & crew
- D. YoganandDirector
- Gemini GanesanVikraman
- VyjayanthimalaPrincess Kundhavi
- S. V. Ranga RaoMaamalar (Narasimhavarman I)
- S. A. AsokanParthiban
- T. S. BalaiahMarappa Bhupathi
- RaginiValli
- P. S. VeerappaGapala Bhairavan
- Kumari KamalaSivagami
- Javar SeetharamanSiruthondar
- M. M. RadhabaiThiruvenkada Nangai
- B. Saroja DeviKamali, Princess Kundhavi's thozhi
- K. BalajiMahendran (Mahendravarman II)
Details
- Released
- 3 June 1960
- Country
- India
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What Parthiban Kanavu is based on
Parthiban Kanavu is based on Parthiban Kanavu (2003) by Kalki Krishnamurthy.
2003
Parthiban Kanavu
By Kalki Krishnamurthy
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Parthiban Kanavu runs 219 minutes (3h 39m).
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Parthiban Kanavu parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Parthiban Kanavu is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Parthiban Kanavu on?
Parthiban Kanavu isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 June 1960. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Parthiban Kanavu?
If you liked Parthiban Kanavu, try Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, The Book of Daniel, Radium Girls.
Who directed Parthiban Kanavu?
Parthiban Kanavu (1960) was directed by D. Yoganand and stars Gemini Ganesan, Vyjayanthimala, S. V. Ranga Rao.
What is Parthiban Kanavu based on?
Parthiban Kanavu is based on Parthiban Kanavu (2003) by Kalki Krishnamurthy.