Arangetram (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film
Released in 1973, Arangetram is a drama, family and romance film directed by K. Balachander, running about 152 minutes.
What it’s about. Lalitha is the eldest daughter of a pious and conservative Brahmin family. She has eight siblings and poverty rules reign. She decides to take up the family mantle and goes to work. Due to family needs and ill fate, she ends up as a prostitute but manages to settle all her brothers and sisters. Her family ditches her when they come to know about her dark side. Thangavelu, a man who was once rejected by her marries her. She loses her sanity in the end.
Who’s in it. Arangetram stars Prameela as Lalitha, Sivakumar as Thangavelu, S. V. Subbaiah as Ramu Shastrigal and Kamal Haasan as Thyagu, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arangetram page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arangetram tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arangetram (1973)?
- In US, Arangetram is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Arangetram?
- Arangetram stars Prameela, Sivakumar, S. V. Subbaiah, Kamal Haasan and Sasikumar.
- When was Arangetram released?
- Arangetram was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 152 minutes.