Kaviya Thalaivi

Devi is in love with Suresh, a lawyer, but is forced to marry Paranthaman, an alcoholic gambler. Devi escapes from him, and obtains work as a dancer in where she gives birth to a daughter named Krishna. When Vasu tries to kidnap the child, she has Suresh adopt her. Later, Vasu’s blackmail threatens Krishna’s marriage and Devi kills him. is a remake of the 1963 film , and was produced by under the banner Selvi Films; she also starred in dual roles. The screenplay for the remake was written by , who also directed. Cinematography was handled by N. Balakrishnan, and the editing by N. R. Kittu. The music was composed by , and the lyrics were written by . The song “Oru Naal Iravu” is set in the known as Sumanesaranjani. was released on 29 October 1970, day, and distributed by Sree Balaji Movies. wrote, “Sowcar Janaki in the dual role gives a sterling performance. Gemini Ganesh, after a long break, comes into his own and is highly satisfactory. K. Balachander’s dialogue has flashes of brilliance.” It emerged a commercial success, and Ganesan won the . Film historian described as one of Janaki’s “exceptional performances”. Janaki also named the film as among her personal favourites.