Karpagam is a 1963 Tamil-language Indian drama film written and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film features an ensemble cast including Gemini Ganesan, S. V. Ranga Rao, M. R. Radha, R. Muthuraman, V. K. Ramasamy, V. Nagaiah, Karikol Raju, Savithri, Sheeladevi, K. R. Vijaya and Baby Shakila.
Karpagam is the debut film for Vijaya who plays the title character. It was released on 15 November 1963 on Diwali day, and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil – Certificate of Merit for the Second Best Feature Film.
Directed by – K. S. Gopalakrishnan
Produced by – K. S. Sabarinathan
Written by – K. S. Gopalakrishnan
Starring – Gemini Ganesan, Savithri
Music by – Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Cinematography – M. Karnan
Edited by – R. Devarajan
Production – Amar Jothi Movies
Release date – 15 November 1963
Running time – 169 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
