Kandhan Karunai (Eng: By the Mercy of Kandhan) is a 1967 Tamil film directed by A.P. Nagarajan. It starred an ensemble cast including Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Sivakumar, Savithri, K.R.Vijaya, J.Jayalalitha, S. A. Ashokan, K. B. Sundarambal, Manorama and Nagesh.
The film revolves around Lord Murugan, his birth, marriage and his acceptance of the post of the head of the army of heaven. In Hinduism, there are six abodes of lord Muruga, known as the “Arupadaiveedu”.
The story behind each of the abodes are portrayed choronologically in the film.
Directed by – A.P. Nagarajan
Produced by – A. L. Srinivasan
Written by – A.P. Nagarajan
Starring – Sivaji Ganesan, Sivakumar, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, K.R.Vijaya, J.Jayalalitha, S. A. Ashokan, K. B. Sundarambal
Music by – K. V. Mahadevan
Cinematography – K. S. Prasad
Edited by – R. Devarajan
Production – A. L. S. Productions
Distributed by – A. L. S. Productions
Release date – 14 January 1967
Running time – 150 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
