Kaaval Dheivam (1969)
2h 25m
Running Time
May 1, 1969Release Date
Plot.
At Aanaikundram Jail, Superintendent K. Raghavan is no ordinary warden—he's a man of principle who sees each of the 500 inmates not as criminals, but as stories worth understanding. With his wife Alamu, he lives beside the prison walls, offering the compassion of parents to those society has cast aside. Among the inmates is Chamundi, a man whose tragic past still casts a long shadow. In the nearby village of Allikkulam, a young man named Manickam falls in love with Kokila, sparking jealousy in a rival suitor. A heated confrontation leads to Manickam’s imprisonment, bringing him under Raghavan’s watchful eye. As prison life unfolds—with its tensions, secrets, and unexpected humanity—Raghavan’s belief in redemption is put to the test when an unusual act of trust challenges everything he stands for.
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Cast & Crew.
Details.
Release DateMay 1, 1969
Original Nameகாவல் தெய்வம்
StatusReleased
Running Time2h 25m
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Wiki.
Kaaval Dheivam (transl. Guardian deity) is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by K. Vijayan and produced by S. V. Subbaiah. An adaptation of the novel Kai Vilangu (transl. Handcuff) by Jayakanthan, the film stars Sivakumar, Sowcar Janaki, Lakshmi and Nagesh, while Sivaji Ganesan makes an extended cameo appearance. The film was a moderate success at the box-office. It was remade in Kannada as Devara Mane (1985).