Rudhra Thaandavam (transl. Violent dance) is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language devotional comedy film directed by K. Vijayan and written by A. Veerappan. The film stars Vijayakumar, V. K. Ramasamy, Nagesh and Sumithra. It revolves around Shiva taking a priest around the world to provide him with knowledge. The film was released on 3 February 1978,[1] and became a success.[2]
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Directed by | K. Vijayan |
Story by | A. Veerappan |
Produced by | R. Ramani |
Starring | Vijayakumar V.K. Ramasamy Nagesh Sumithra |
Cinematography | G. Or. Nathan |
Edited by | B. Kandasamy |
Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Alamelu Manga Productions |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Ponnambalam, a poor priest, has a dream where Shiva takes him around the world to provide him with knowledge.
Filming took place at Vauhini Studios in Madras (now Chennai).[2] Ramasamy earlier played Shiva in a play also titled Rudhra Thaandavam, staged in 1976.[3]