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Thirumbi Paar (1953 film)

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'Thirumbi Paar' is a 1953 Indian Tamil-language film starring Sivaji Ganesan, P. V. Narasimha Bharathi, Pandari Bai, Krishna Kumari and Girija in the lead roles. Produced and directed by T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres, the film was written by M. Karunanidhi, who would later become the chief minister of Tamil Nadu. 'Thirumbi Paar' was one of the earliest Tamil films whose dialogues were known to be a political satire on the Indian National Congress, the ruling party then. Sivaji Ganesan played a negative role in the film and received wide acclaim.

Plot



Parandhaman is a womaniser. A dumb girl married to the much older Punyakodi. Parandhaman seduces the dumb girl in the absence of her husband and continues this act with other women. Poomalai is Parandhaman's sister.

Cast





;Male cast

* Sivaji Ganesan as Paranthaman

* Narsimhabharathi as Pandiyan

* Durairaj as Karudan

* Thangavelu as Punyakodi

* Karunanidhi as Kundumani

* Thirupathisami as Mill Proprietor

* Krishnan as Office Boy

* Singam Krishnamoorthi as Bhagavathar

* Chellamuthu as Disciple

* Muthukoothan as Disciple

* Krishnan as Lawyer

* Soundar as Inspector

* Srinivasagopalan as Judge

* Ganapathi as Watchman

;Female cast

* Pandari Bai as Poomalai

* Girija as Kumudha

* Krishna Kumari as Bama

* Saraswathi as Usha

* Muthulakshmi as Dumb Girl

* Dhanalakshmi as Thangammal

Production



'Thirumbi Paar' was produced and directed by T. R. Sundaram. M. Karunanidhi, the story and dialog writer, was then a prominent member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).

The story of the film was inspired from the story of 'Ahalya'. Music for the film was composed by G. Ramanathan. Karunanidhi's witty dialogues were mainly targeted at Indian National Congress, the ruling party. Ganesan, who made his debut through 'Parasakthi' played "anti-hero" roles in most of the films during this period. He continued to act in such roles in films such as 'Rangoon Radha' and 'Andha Naal', both in 1954. 'Thirumbi Paar' was one of the earliest films written by M. Karunanidhi who belonged to the DMK. Apparently, the film's dialogues were known to be a political satire on Indian National Congress, the ruling party then.

Reception



The film was a success at the box office. It was lauded mainly for its witty dialogues and political satire. It had a 100-day run in theatres. Sivaji Ganesan's character innegative rolethe film was well received. Years later, in an interview he mentioned 'Thirumbi Paar' was one of the best films that he had acted in his career. S. Viswanathan in his 'Industrial Economist' described the film as "one of the powerful movies M Karunanidhi [MK] scripted".

Soundtrack



The music was composed by G. Ramanathan. Lyrics by Bharathidasan & Kannadasan. The song Ponndutthu Padaitthaano did not take place in this film.

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