Cast
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Sivaji Ganesan
as Madhan
Jayalalithaa J
as Lalitha, Dharmalingam's Second Daughter
K. A. Thangavelu
as Dharmalingam
Manorama
as Rathna, Dharmalingam's Elder Daughter
Nagesh
as Chandran, Madhan's friend
Cho Ramaswamy
as Vittal
Jyothi Lakshmi
as Kanchana as Dharmalingam's Third Daughter
A. V. M. Rajan
as Mohan, Kanchana's Finace
Sachu
as Shantha as Dharmalingam's Younger Daughter
V. Gopalakrishnan
as Gopi (a) Gopalakrishnan, Shantha's Finace
V. S. Raghavan
as Masilamani, Madhan's Father
M. S. Sundari Bai
as Devi, Dharmalingam's Wife
Seethalakshmi
as Laskhmi, Madhan's Mother
Typist Gopu
as General Manager
Senthamarai
as Jambu
Crew
Director
- C. V. Rajendran
Writer
- Chitralaya Gopu
- C. V. Sridhar
Producer
- Sivaji Ganesan
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
Galatta Kalyanam represents a fascinating example of Comedy cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.
Director C. V. Rajendran brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1968, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Galatta Kalyanam took approximately 35 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 148 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 174 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 1694 individual shots.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 5 months to complete.
- The screenplay went through 11 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 1968, when this film was released:
- The space race between the USSR and USA was at its height.
- Social and cultural revolution was transforming Western societies.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: April 12, 1968
- Runtime: 2h 28m
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