Chandralekha
The two brothers named Veerasimhan and Sasankan, who fight with each other over ruling their father's kingdom and for marrying the village dancer Chandralekha.
Directed by S.S. Vasan · Drama · History · Musical · 193 min · 1978
Director
S.S. Vasan
Writer
{{Plain list, K. J. Mahadevan, Subbu, Sangu, Kittoo, Naina
Studio
Gemini Studios
Release
18 Jun 1978
Runtime
193 min
Genres
Drama, History, Musical
Full Plot
The two brothers named Veerasimhan and Sasankan, who fight with each other over ruling their father's kingdom and for marrying the village dancer Chandralekha.
Cast & Characters
Rajkumari
Veerasimhan
M.K. Radha
Sasankan
Ranjan
Chandralekha
T. R. Rajakumari
Sogusu
M. S. Sundari Bai
the circus buffoon
N. S. Krishnan
circus girl
T. A. Mathuram
the circus manager
L. Narayana Rao
Chandra's father
Subbaiah Pillai
a gypsy girl
V. N. Janaki
a gypsy girl
V. S. Susheela
Did You Know?
Critical Assessment
Chandralekha holds 7.2/10 on IMDb (62 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (7.2/10 on IMDb (62 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chandralekha's IMDb rating?+
Chandralekha has a 7.2/10 rating on IMDb from 62 votes.
Is Chandralekha good? What are critics saying?+
Chandralekha holds 7.2/10 on IMDb (62 votes).
How long is Chandralekha?+
Chandralekha has a runtime of 193 min.
Who directed Chandralekha?+
Chandralekha was directed by S.S. Vasan.
Where can I watch Chandralekha?+
Chandralekha is available to stream, rent, or buy on Ultraplaybox Amazon Channel.
