Dowry Kalyanam (Eng: Dowry Marriage) is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film, directed by Visu and produced by S. Suseela. The film stars Visu, Vijayakanth, Srividya, S. Ve. Shekher and Viji.
It is based on Visu’s play Dowry Kalyana Vaibhogame. The films depicts the relationship between two best friends. One of them is financially struggling, and he increasingly depends financially on his friend.
When an arranged marriage between his friend and his sister is proposed, the impoverished friend tries to collect the necessary dowry on his own. The film was released on 1 July 1983.
Directed by – Visu
Written by – Visu
Based on Dowry Kalyana Vaibhogame by Visu
Produced by – S. Suseela
Starring – Visu, Vijayakanth, Srividya, M. N. Nambiar, Viji, S. Ve. Shekher, Mucherla Aruna
Music by – M. S. Viswanathan
Production – Charuchithra Films
Release date – 1 July 1983
Running time – 138 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
