
Owing to the exploitations of a vicious landlord, Velu, a meagre farmer, loses his sister. To avenge her death, Velu murders the landlord's brother and joins a gang of bandits.
Directed by M. Karnan, Kalam Vellum leans on a strong ensemble — Jaishankar, C. R. Vijayakumari, Nagesh — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about western titles of 1970.
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