# Mahakavi Kalidas (1966)

Tamil · Released 1966-08-19

Mahakavi Kalidas is a 1966 Tamil film. Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki and L Vijayalakshmi appear in it.

Cast: Sivaji Ganesan as Kalidas, Sowcar Janaki as Princess Sangeetha Vani / Vilasavathi, L Vijayalakshmi as Mohanangi

## Storyline
Mahakavi Kalidas Directed by R. R. Chandran. Princess Vidyotama vows to marry the man who defeats her in debate, but she wins every time. Through a ruse, her spurned suitors manage to marry the princess to the simpleminded Kalidas. Ashamed of his ignorance, Kalidas becomes a seeker of knowledge and is bestowed with wisdom by the goddess Kali. This moving story of love and enlightenment is based on legends surrounding real-life poet Mahakavi Kalidas.

## Common questions

### When was Mahakavi Kalidas released?
Mahakavi Kalidas was released on 19 August 1966.

### Who stars in Mahakavi Kalidas?
Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki and L Vijayalakshmi star in Mahakavi Kalidas.

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