Veerapandiya Kattabomman (transl. Kattabomman, the Brave Warrior) is a 1959 Indian Tamil -language historical war film produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, S. Varalakshmi, and Ragini, with V. K. Ramasamy and Javar Seetharaman in supporting roles. Veerapandiya Kattabomman was not just a king; he was a fearless warrior who dared to defy the might of the British Empire. His courage in battle, his unwavering dedication to his people, and his ultimate sacrifice made him a hero of Tamil Nadu. CHENNAI: Around 223 years after he was hanged for carrying out a valiant war against the Britishers, an evidence-rich history of the Panchalarnkurichi wars led by Veerapandiya Kattabomman and his ... Veerapandiya Kattabomman Veerapandiya Kattabomman was a Palayakarrar or Polygar from Panchalankurichi, Thoothukudi District (then Tirunelveli area) in Tamil Nadu. He was also called Kattabomman Nayak of Panchalankurichi Palayam. He was born to Jagaveera Pandiya Kattabommu and his wife Arumugathammal. His reign started on February 2, 1790. Polygars were feudal lords who were appointed as military chiefs and administrative governors from the time of the Vijayanagara Empire in parts of Southern ...
