Kaakum Karangal is a 1965 Indian Tamil Indian drama film, directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. Inspired by British writer Somerset Maugham's novel The Painted Veil, it was produced by AVM Productions. The film stars S. S. Rajendran and C. R. Vijayakumari, with Nagesh, L. Vijayalakshmi, S. V. Subbaiah, Sivakumar (in his acting debut) and Revathi playing supporting roles.