''Karpooram'' () is a 1967 Indian

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-language film directed by C. N. Shanmugham. The film stars A. V. M. Rajan and

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. It was released on 9 December 1967, and won the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Film, while Rajan won the

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Plot

Cast

Production

''Karpooram'' was directed by C. N. Shanmugham, who also wrote the screenplay. It was produced by V. T. Arasu under Shashti Films. Cinematography was by Vinodhan, and the editing by Govindaswami.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack of the film was composed by D. B. Ramachandra and were lyrics written by Vidwan Ve. Lakshmanan, Mayavanathan & Poovai Senguttuvan.

Release and reception

''Karpooram'' was released on 9 December 1967. ''

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'' appreciated the film for its dialogues and cast performances. It won the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Film.

References

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* {{Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil 1960s Indian films 1960s Tamil-language films 1967 drama films 1967 films Indian drama films Tamil-language Indian films