Chandralekha
Originally released in 1948. Chandralekha is a drama/history film. directed by S. S. Vasan. With a runtime of 3h 27m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring T. R. Rajakumari, M. K. Radha, and Ranjan
Synopsis
Brothers Veer and Shashank fall in love with Chandralekha. Shashank kidnaps her and forces her to marry him. She requests a special drum dance prior to the wedding. The drums, however, hold a secret.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 9, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
3h 27m
207 minutes total
User Rating
8.2/10
Excellent (5 votes)
Language
TA
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Top Cast
T. R. Rajakumari
as Chandralekha
M. K. Radha
as Veerasimhan
Ranjan
as Sasankan
M. S. Sundari Bai
as Sogusu
N. S. Krishnan
as The Circus Buffoon
T. A. Madhuram
as Circus Girl
V. N. Janaki
as A gypsy girl
Javar Seetharaman
as Veerasimhan's bodyguard
Surabhi Kamalabai
as A gypsy woman
V. Gopalakrishnan
as A Palace guard
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TA
Production Companies
- Gemini Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chandralekha about?
Brothers Veer and Shashank fall in love with Chandralekha. Shashank kidnaps her and forces her to marry him. She requests a special drum dance prior to the wedding. The drums, however, hold a secret.
Who directed Chandralekha?
Chandralekha was directed by S. S. Vasan.
How long is Chandralekha?
Chandralekha has a runtime of 3 hours and 27 minutes (207 minutes total).
When was Chandralekha released?
Chandralekha was released on April 9, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chandralekha?
The main cast of Chandralekha includes T. R. Rajakumari, M. K. Radha, Ranjan, M. S. Sundari Bai, N. S. Krishnan.