Mudhal Thedhi (1955)

Mudhal Thedhi (1955) poster

Sivagnanam is a humble bank clerk, living a modest life with his wife Lakshmi and their children. Although his salary is low, he handles large sums of money at the bank. When the bank collapses, Sivagnanam loses his job and, feeling desperate, considers suicide so that his family can benefit from his life insurance. However, his soul reaches the court of Yama, the god of death. Angered by his reckless act, Yama sends him back to Earth to witness the consequences of his death. Unable to intervene, Sivagnanam watches as his son is arrested for stealing food, his daughter is assaulted, and his wife, after killing the rapist, drowns herself in a well.

Director: P. Neelakantan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 165 min
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Cinematography: V. Ramamoorthy
Editing: R. Devarajan
Language: தமிழ்
Original Language: ta
More Films by Director: P. Neelakantan
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mudhal Thedhi about?
Sivagnanam is a humble bank clerk, living a modest life with his wife Lakshmi and their children. Although his salary is low, he handles large sums of money at the bank. When the bank collapses, Sivagnanam loses his job and, feeling desperate, considers suicide so that his family can benefit from his life insurance. However, his soul reaches the court of Yama, the god of death. Angered by his reckless act, Yama sends him back to Earth to witness the consequences of his death. Unable to intervene, Sivagnanam watches as his son is arrested for stealing food, his daughter is assaulted, and his wife, after killing the rapist, drowns herself in a well.
Who directed Mudhal Thedhi?
Mudhal Thedhi was directed by P. Neelakantan.
Who stars in Mudhal Thedhi?
Mudhal Thedhi stars Sivaji Ganesan, Anjali Devi, N. S. Krishnan, T. A. Madhuram, K. D. Santhanam, Srirangam Rangamani.
How long is Mudhal Thedhi?
Mudhal Thedhi has a runtime of 2h 45m (165 minutes).
What genre is Mudhal Thedhi?
Mudhal Thedhi is a Drama film.