Mahakavi Kalidas_
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.
Starring
Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, K. B. Sundarambal
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Mahakavi Kalidas was released 60 years ago in 1966.
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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...
Mahakavi Kalidas is a Fantasy film with a runtime of 2h 23m.
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What is Mahakavi Kalidas about?
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.
How long is Mahakavi Kalidas?
Mahakavi Kalidas has a runtime of 143 minutes (2h 23m).
Who stars in Mahakavi Kalidas?
The cast of Mahakavi Kalidas includes Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, K. B. Sundarambal, Nagesh, R. Muthuraman.
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Fantasy