Chennai, 15 Oct 2026: The classic Tamil film ‘Thiruvilai yaadal’, released in 1965, is set to return to theatres with a renewed visual experience through digital tech nology.
Directed by Arut selvar A.P. Nagarajan, and featuring outstand ing performances by leading artistes includ ing Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan, Thiru vilaiyaadal stands as one of the significant works of Tamil cinema. Based on the *Thiru vilaiyaadal Puranam*, the film revolves around the various divine plays of Lord Shiva.
Even in 1965, Thiruvilaiyaadal was made with a combina tion of story, dialogues, performances and music, along with modern technological techniques suited to that period. With its compelling storytell ing, strong characters, outstanding perfor mances, music and songs, the film has earned a lasting place in the hearts of audiences.
Even after several decades, the quality and uniqueness of the film remain undimini shed, and Thiruvilai yaadal continues to be a work cherished and enjoyed by audiences across generations. A film that has remained firmly rooted in the hearts of viewers to such an extent that its greatness cannot be understated, Thiruvilai yaadal is celebrated as one of the notable cinematic treasures of Tamil cinema.
Now, Thiruvilai yaadal has been digitally restored and is returning to theatres with enhanced picture and sound quality. The digital restoration has been carried out while preserving the original essence of the classic film, enabling today’s audiences to experi ence it on the big screen with improved technological quality.
Ahead of Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan’s 99th birth anniversary, the trailer launch event of Thiru vilaiyaadal was held on October 1 at Casino Theatre in Chennai.
Thiruvilaiyaadal – Film Details
Film : Thiruvilai yaadal, Year of Release : 1965, Direction : Arut selvar A.P. Nagarajan, Production : A.P. Naga rajan, Re-release : Sri Bala Vinayagar Pictures, Re-release Responsibility : G. Latha, Film Release Coordinator : P.V. Murali, Music : K.V. Mahadevan, Lyrics : Poet Kannadasan, Cinematography : K.S. Prasad, Editing : R. Devarajan.
Cast and Crew : Major Cast:
Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan, Savi thri, K.P. Sundarambal, T.S. Balaiah, R. Muthuraman, Nagesh, Devika, Manorama, Balaji, T.R. Maha lingam and others.