Thiruvarul (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film

Released in 1975, Thiruvarul is a notable film directed by R. Thyagarajan, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Kumara Devan and Ponnan are best friends. Kumara Devan is an ardent devotee of Muruga to the extent where he believes he was born to be a devotee of Muruga. Ponnan is a practical man and also a devotee. Ponnan's life was saved by Kumara Devan during an accident and they are as close and inseparable as brothers. Life goes on with Ponnan getting Kumara Devan one job after another which he keeps losing thanks to him forgetting everything when he hears or sees Muruga. Finally, he joins the job of breaking stones in temple building activity. He sees corruption there when the contractor/caretaker, Major Sundarrajan, short changes the workers. He also gets ostracized when he objects to keeping the lord waiting for the caretaker to come and start the pooja on time. One thing leads to another and he gets thrown out of the city.
Who’s in it. Thiruvarul stars A. V. M. Rajan as Kumara Devan, Jaya Guhanathan as Valliammai, Major Sundarrajan as former caretaker of temple and Thengai Srinivasan as Fraudulent Contractor, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thiruvarul page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thiruvarul (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thiruvarul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Thiruvarul?
- Thiruvarul stars A. V. M. Rajan, Jaya Guhanathan, Major Sundarrajan, Thengai Srinivasan and Nagesh.
- When was Thiruvarul released?
- Thiruvarul was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.