Major Chandrakanth
1966, Tamil. Directed by K. Balachander.
When Vimala’s wayward lover Rajnikant is killed by her brother Mohan, the brother is sheltered from the police by the victim’s blind father, Major Chandrakanth. The major’s elder son, the zealous cop Srikanth, is in charge of finding Mohan, whom he finally arrests in his own house. Realising that his father knowingly sheltered a murder suspect, Srikanth arrests the blind old man as well.
- Runtime
- 2h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- U
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Major Chandrakanth is streaming on AP International South Cinema in India.
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- Released
- 9 November 1966
- Country
- India
- Written by
- K. Balachander
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Major Chandrakanth runs 163 minutes (2h 43m).
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Major Chandrakanth is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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Major Chandrakanth is streaming on AP International South Cinema in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Major Chandrakanth?
If you liked Major Chandrakanth, try The Happiest Millionaire, The Odd Life of Timothy Green, Foster.
Who directed Major Chandrakanth?
Major Chandrakanth (1966) was directed by K. Balachander and stars Nagesh, Major Sundarrajan, R. Muthuraman.