Kaaviya Thalaivi_
Devi is in love with Suresh, a lawyer, but is forced to marry Paranthaman, an alcoholic gambler. Devi escapes from him, and obtains work as a dancer in Hyderabad where she gives birth to a daughter named Krishna. When Vasu tries to kidnap the child, she has Suresh adopt her.
Starring
Gemini Ganesan, Ravichandran, M. R. R. Vasu
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Kaaviya Thalaivi was released 56 years ago in 1970.
Overview
Devi is in love with Suresh, a lawyer, but is forced to marry Paranthaman, an alcoholic gambler. Devi escapes from him, and obtains work as a dancer in Hyder...
Kaaviya Thalaivi is a Romance, Drama, Family film with a runtime of 2h 44m.
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What is Kaaviya Thalaivi about?
Devi is in love with Suresh, a lawyer, but is forced to marry Paranthaman, an alcoholic gambler. Devi escapes from him, and obtains work as a dancer in Hyderabad where she gives birth to a daughter named Krishna. When Vasu tries to kidnap the child, she has Suresh adopt her.
How long is Kaaviya Thalaivi?
Kaaviya Thalaivi has a runtime of 164 minutes (2h 44m).
Who stars in Kaaviya Thalaivi?
The cast of Kaaviya Thalaivi includes Gemini Ganesan, Ravichandran, M. R. R. Vasu, V. S. Raghavan, Sowcar Janaki.
GENRES (3)
Romance
Drama
Family