
Kadal Meengal
1981, Tamil. Directed by G. N. Rangarajan.
A fisherman who is in love with a woman in his village is presumed dead after he fails to return from sea on one of his trips.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
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- Released
- 5 June 1981
- Original title
- கடல் மீன்கள்
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Panchu Arunachalam
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Kadal Meengal runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
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Kadal Meengal isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kadal Meengal?
If you liked Kadal Meengal, try The Young One, Hounddog, Mindwalk.
Who directed Kadal Meengal?
Kadal Meengal (1981) was directed by G. N. Rangarajan and stars Kamal Haasan, Sujatha, Nagesh.