Kaanchi Thalaivan (transl. Leader of Kaanchi) is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language historical action film, directed by A. Kasilingam and written by M. Karunanidhi. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, S. S. Rajendran, P. Bhanumathi and C. R. Vijayakumari, with M. R. Radha and S. A. Ashokan as villains. Produced by Karunanidhi, A. Kasilingam and Murasoli Maran under Mekala Pictures, it was released on 26 October 1963.[1] The film elicited numerous controversies, and became a financial failure.
Actors :
M. G. Ramachandran as King Narasimhavarman I / Mamallan[2]
S. S. Rajendran as Commander Paranjothi[2]
P. Bhanumathi as Chola Kumari
M. R. Radha as Poovikraman / Madhanan
S. A. Ashokan as Chalukya King Pulakeshin II
C. R. Vijayakumari as Narasimha's sister Poongkuzhali
'Valayapathy' Muthukrishnan as Ceylon King Manavarman
T. A. Madhuram as Bhairavi
G. Sakunthala as Ceylon Queen Sangai
D. V. Narayanasamy as Kollidakkarai King Mutharaiyar
S. V. Ramadas
Manorama as Singaari
S. M. Thirupathisamy as Urayur Chola King
T. V. Sivanandam as Kodumbalur King