---
title: "Arangetram"
year: 1973
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/arangetram-1973"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 323951
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 152
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Arangetram (1973) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/arangetram-1973

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Arangetram is a film first released in 1973. Catalogued under Romance, Drama, Family. Produced and broadcast by Kalakendra Movies. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An impoverished eldest daughter sacrifices everything for her family, facing a tragic fate."

### Why Watch
- features an ensemble cast starring Prameela and Kamal Haasan
- explores complex family sacrifice and poverty

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains heavy dramatic themes and a tragic outcome
- the family turns away from the protagonist
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with severe poverty, prostitution, and a tragic psychological decline.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, romance, family, somber

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: K. Balachander
- **Networks / Studios**: Kalakendra Movies

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Prameela** as *Lalitha*
- **S. V. Subbaiah** as *Ramu Shastrigal*
- **Sivakumar** as *Thangavelu*
- **Kamal Haasan** as *Thyagu*
- **Sasikumar** as *Pasupathy*
- **M. N. Rajam** as *Visalam*
- **M. S. Sundari Bai** as *Janaki*
- **Senthamarai** as *Nadesa Udayar*
- **R. Neelakantan** as *Music teacher*
- **Jayachitra** as *Mangalam*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Arangetram released?
The film was released on 02/02/1973 in India.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film falls under romance, drama, and family genres.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars Prameela, S. V. Subbaiah, Sivakumar, Sasikumar, Kamal Haasan, M. N. Rajam, Sundari Bai, and Senthamarai.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

### Q: What happens to the main character Lalitha?
Lalitha sacrifices herself to support her eight siblings, but her family abandons her upon discovering her profession, and she ultimately loses her sanity.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Arangetram — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/323951)
- [Arangetram (1973 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arangetram_(1973_film))
- [Arrangetram 79% [Arangetram] (1973) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/81479-arrangetram)

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