Agniputhri (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film
Released in 1967, Agniputhri is a drama film directed by M. Krishnan Nair, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. The respectable college teacher Rajan (Nazir) marries Sindhu (Sheela), the orphaned inmate of a home for destitutes. The feudal conservative hypocrisies of the hero’s family are graphically criticised: Rajan’s cousin Chandran admits he once had sex with Sindhu, and Rajan’s snooty brother, the doctor Jayadev, fathered Sindhu’s daughter Bindu. Sindhu further confesses on her wedding night that she suffers from venereal disease.
Who’s in it. Agniputhri stars Prem Nazir as Rajendran, Sheela as Sindhu, T R Omana as Muthassi and T. S. Muthaiah as Dr. Jayadevan, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Agniputhri page.
If you liked it. Fans of Agniputhri tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Agniputhri (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Agniputhri change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Agniputhri?
- Agniputhri stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, T R Omana, T. S. Muthaiah and Aranmula Ponnamma.
- When was Agniputhri released?
- Agniputhri was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.