Movie

Mahakavi Kalidas

1966 2h 23m Released

Fantasy

Mahakavi Kalidas Directed by R. R. Chandran. Princess Vidyotama vows to marry the man who defeats her in debate, but she wins every time. Through a ruse, her spurned suitors manage to marry the princess to the simpleminded Kalidas. Ashamed of his ignorance, Kalidas becomes a seeker of knowledge and is bestowed with wisdom by the goddess Kali. This moving story of love and enlightenment is based on legends surrounding real-life poet Mahakavi Kalidas.

Cast

Sivaji Ganesan Kalidas Sowcar Janaki Princess Sangeetha Vani / K. B. Sundarambal Nagesh Oviyar R. Muthuraman King Boja L. Vijayalakshmi Mohanangi