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Navarathiri (1964): cast, story & where to watch

1964 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 1964, Navarathiri is a drama film directed by A. P. Nagarajan, running about 166 minutes.

What it’s about. After a fight with her father on who her future husband should be, Nalina leaves home on the first night of Navaratri. For the next nine days, she experiences nine types of human behaviour.

Who’s in it. Navarathiri stars Savitri as Nalina, Sivaji Ganesan as Widowder Arputhraj/Drunkard/Doctor Karunagaran/Gunman/Villager/Leper/Actor Sathyavaan Singaram/Commissioner Veerapan/Bridegroom Anand, Nagesh as Priest and Manorama as Mentally Ill Woman, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Navarathiri sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Navarathiri page.

If you liked it. Fans of Navarathiri tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Navarathiri (1964)?
In US, Navarathiri is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Navarathiri worth watching?
Navarathiri holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Navarathiri?
Navarathiri stars Savitri, Sivaji Ganesan, Nagesh, Manorama and Kutti Padmini.
When was Navarathiri released?
Navarathiri was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 166 minutes.