Kathavarayan is a Tamil language Mythology film produced and directed by T. R. Ramanna. The film features Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri in the lead roles. The film, produced by T. R. Rajakumari and T. R. Ramanna under R. R. Pictures, had musical score by G. Ramanathan and was released on 7 November 1958.
Due to quarrel between Lord Shiva and Shakti, Shakti and her son Veerabahu are cursed to be born on earth and live as mortals. Veerabahu is Kathavarayan whom the tribals adopt and he becomes the prince of the mountains.
Directed by – T. R. Ramanna
Produced by – T. R. Rajakumari & T. R. Ramanna
Written by – Thuraiyur K. Murthy
Screenplay by – Thuraiyur K. Murthy
Based on 1940 Aryamala film
Starring – Sivaji Ganesan, Savitri, M. N. Rajam, P. Kannamba, T. S. Balaiah, K. A. Thangavelu, J. P. Chandrababu
Music by – G. Ramanathan
Cinematography – T. K. Rajabathur
Edited by – M. S. Mani & T. Durai Rajan
Production – R. R. Pictures
Distributed by – R. R. Pictures
Release date – 7 November 1958
Running time – 184 mins
Country – India
Language – Tamil
