Ethir Neechal
1968, Tamil. Directed by K. Balachander.
Maadhu, an orphan who lives under the staircase of a building, runs errands for everyone who lives there in return for shelter and food. He is exploited by everyone who lives there until he falls for a girl who moves into the building.
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- U
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- Released
- 13 April 1968
- Original title
- எதிர் நீச்சல்
- Country
- India
- Written by
- K. Balachander
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Ethir Neechal runs 165 minutes (2h 45m).
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Ethir Neechal is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Ethir Neechal on?
Ethir Neechal isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 April 1968. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ethir Neechal?
If you liked Ethir Neechal, try A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song, The Courtship of Eddie's Father, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger.
Who directed Ethir Neechal?
Ethir Neechal (1968) was directed by K. Balachander and stars Nagesh, R. Muthuraman, Sowcar Janaki.