Synopsis
Major Chandrakanth is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. Balachander.
The film stars Major Sundarrajan, Nagesh, R. Muthuraman, A. V. M. Rajan, and Jayalalithaa, and was produced by A. V. Meiyappan of AVM Productions.
Based on Balachander's play of the same name, the film revolves around a retired and blind major who gives asylum to a fugitive wanted for committing murder, unaware that the victim was his younger son.
Mohan is a tailor who lives with his younger sister Vimala. Orphaned at an early age, Mohan goes through a life of hardship and fulfills all his sister's wishes. Rajinikanth, a womaniser, lures Vimala and cheats on her. Unable to face her brother, she commits
Major Chandrakanth was released on 11 November 1966, during Diwali, and became a commercial success.
The film won two Chennai Film Fans' Association Awards: Best Film, and Best Supporting Actor (Muthuraman).
