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Server Sundaram

Seen it?

1964 | 165 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It was critically acclaimed, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 2 hr 45 min.
  • It's in Tamil, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1964: an older pace and style.

Sundaram, a hotel employee, dreams of becoming an actor. He meets Vijaya, who admires his innocence and sincerity, and falls in love with her. But Raghavan, Sundaram's best friend, hides the fact that he is engaged to Vijaya.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    Critically acclaimed

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 34K people sought it out in the past year

Trailer

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Cast & crew

Directed by R. Krishnan, S. Panju

  • NageshSundaram
  • K R VijayaRadha
  • R. MuthuramanRaghavan
  • S. N. LakshmiSundaram's Mother
  • Major SundarrajanChakravarthy
  • ManoramaKantha
  • S. Rama RaoManickam
  • Rama Prabha
  • S. V. Ranga RaoGuest Appearance
  • T.M. SoundararajanSpecial Appearance in "Avalukenna" Song