Synopsis
Kudiyirundha Koyil is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language spy film directed by K. Shankar and produced as a remake of the 1962 Hindi film China Town.
The story revolves around twins, Sekhar and Anand (played by M. G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa respectively), who are separated in childhood after their father is murdered by Nagappan, an escaped convict. One twin grows up to be a criminal while the other becomes tasked with apprehending him.
The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa and Rajasree, with L. Vijayalakshmi, Pandari Bai, M. N. Nambiar, Sundarrajan, V. K. Ramasamy, S. V. Ramadas and Nagesh in supporting roles.
Kudiyirundha Koyil was released on 15 March 1968 and became a box office success, running for more than 100 days in theatres. M. G. Ramachandran won his first Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film.
