Synopsis
Thiruvilaiyadal is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film written, directed and co-produced by A. P. Nagarajan.
The principal cast includes Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri, with T. S. Balaiah, R. Muthuraman, Nagesh, T. R. Mahalingam, K. Sarangapani, Devika, Manorama and Nagarajan himself in supporting roles.
The film draws inspiration from the Thiruvilaiyadal Puranam, a collection of sixty-four devotional tales dating back to the 16th century by Paranjothi Munivar. It adapts four specific stories: one about poets Dharumi and Nakkeerar, another concerning Dhakshayani, and two involving Shiva's interactions with future devotees and his wife Parvati.
The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Savitri, and K. B. Sundarambal, with T. S. Balaiah, R. Muthuraman, Nagesh, T. R. Mahalingam, K. Sarangapani, Devika, Manorama, and Nagarajan in supporting roles.
K. V. Mahadevan composed the film's soundtrack and score, and Kannadasan and Sankaradas Swamigal wrote the song lyrics.
