Thiruneelakandar (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1972, Thiruneelakandar is a drama film directed by C. P. Jambulingam, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. Thiruneelakandar is 1972 Indian Tamil-language biographical film, directed by C P Jambulingam and produced by K. Selvaraj. The film script and lyrics were written by Kannadasan and Panchu Arunachalam. Music was by C. N. Pandurangan. It stars T. R. Mahalingam playing the title role of Tirunilakanta Nayanar, with Sowcar Janaki, R. S. Manohar, M. Bhanumathi and Gandhimathi in supporting roles. It was released on 3 June 1972.
Who’s in it. Thiruneelakandar stars T. R. Mahalingam as Ampalavaanar, Sowcar Janaki as Neelavathy, R. S. Manohar as Load shiva and M. Bhanumathi as Kalavathy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Thiruneelakandar has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Thiruneelakandar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thiruneelakandar tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thiruneelakandar (1972)?
- In US, Thiruneelakandar is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thiruneelakandar worth watching?
- Thiruneelakandar holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Thiruneelakandar?
- Thiruneelakandar stars T. R. Mahalingam, Sowcar Janaki, R. S. Manohar, M. Bhanumathi and Ganthimathi.
- When was Thiruneelakandar released?
- Thiruneelakandar was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.