---
title: "Vaazhkai"
year: 1949
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/vaazhkai-1949"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 836537
imdb_id: "tt0042016"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 170
community_rating: 9.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Vaazhkai (1949) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/vaazhkai-1949

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Vaazhkai" (1949).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Write ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Use ONLY facts from provided text.
Title: Vaazhkai
Year: 1949
Release Date: 12/23/1949 (IN)
Runtime: 2h 50m
Synopsis: Meenakshi, an unwed mother, leaves her baby in Nathan’s car after her lover, Moorthy, abandons her. Though Nathan takes care of the child, his girlfriend, Mohana, becomes suspicious of him.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        Vaazhkai is a film released in India on December 23, 1949. The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 50 minutes. The story involves characters named Meenakshi, Nathan, Moorthy, and Mohana. Meenakshi is an unwed mother. After her lover Moorthy abandons her, she leaves her baby in the car belonging to Nathan. Nathan takes care of the child, but this causes suspicion in his girlfriend, Mohana.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: A. V. Meiyappan

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Vyjayanthimala** as *Mohana*
- **T. R. Ramachandran** as *Nathan*
- **S. V. Sahasranamam** as *Moorthi*
- **M. S. Draupadi** as *Meenakshi*
- **K. Sarangapani** as *Sivasankaralingam*
- **S. R. Janaki** as *Ambujam*
- **K. N. Kamalam** as *Shivabhagyam*
- **Lalitha** as *Dancer*
- **Padmini** as *Dancer*
- **V. M. Ezhumalai** as *Asambavidham*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Vaazhkai online?
Vaazhkai is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Vaazhkai worth watching?
Vaazhkai holds a community rating of 9.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging storytelling for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Vaazhkai and when was it released?
Vaazhkai is a feature film with a runtime of 170 minutes. It was released in 1949. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Vaazhkai?
Vaazhkai was directed by A. V. Meiyappan.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Vaazhkai — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/836537)

---
*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*