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'Kalvanin Kadhali' is the debut Tamil-language novel by Kalki Krishnamurthy. It was serialised in the magazine 'Ananda Vikatan' in 1937, and published in paperback form in 1954. The novel was adapted into a play staged in 1953. It was also adapted into a film released in 1955.

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Background



Drawing inspiration from a dacoit in Thanjavur, Kalki Krishnamurthy wrote a story titled 'Kalvanin Kadhali' with the intention of making it a film. Unable to attract investors, he instead published the screenplay as a serial novel in the magazine 'Ananda Vikatan' upon advice from S. S. Vasan.

Adaptations



'Kalvanin Kadhali' was adapted into a play by the TKS Brothers and staged in 1953. It was also adapted into a film released in 1955.

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