Veerapandiya Kattabomman 1959 Full Length Movie

Veerapandiya Kattabomman (வீரபாண்டிய கட்டபொம்மன்) is a 1959 Tamil feature film written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy and directed by B. R. Panthulu. The cast includes Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, S. Varalakshmi, and V. K. Ramasamy. v One of the memorable films of Sivaji Ganesan, it was produced and directed by B. R. Banthulu. Veerapandiya Kattabomman was a Tamil chieftain who rose in rebellion against the East India Company and fought with alien combination. One of the earliest freedom fighters of India he laid his life in sacrifice at the altar of freedom of his motherland.

This role of a historic figure Kattabomman was played with majesty and grandeur by great actor Sivaji Ganesan portrayed this personality of the rebel hero in a most effective manner. Sivaji`s performance won him an international award at the Egypt Film Festival.

Veerapandiya Kattabomman is notable for being the first Tamil film to be shot in Technicolor and which was printed in London. This movie ran 100 days in 28 theatres in those days which is worth to mention for all time. When this movie was re released in USA ie in third round, ran with houseful shows in second week. Padmini(Nattipaeroli) said in one interview.

Watch the movie full length video below.