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'Paavai Vilakku' is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Somu and written by A. P. Nagarajan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, Pandari Bai, M. N. Rajam and Kumari Kamala. It is based on Akilan's novel of the same name, serialised in the Tamil magazine 'Kalki'. 'Paavai Vilakku' was released on 19 October 1960, Diwali day, and did not perform well at the box office.

Plot



Thanikachalam and Gowri are a married couple, and they have a daughter named Kalyani. Sengamalam is a dancer to whom Thanikachalam is attracted, but they do not marry since he already has a wife. Devaki, a widow, is also attracted to him, but later starts to treat him as a brother. Uma, a friend of Gowri, stays with the couple and raises their child as her own. She too falls in love with Thanikachalam, but is not able to marry him. An accident at Thanikachalam's house results in the death of Kalyani; Uma is not informed of her death. She later meets with a similar accident and upon learning about the child's death, she dies in the arms of Gowri and Thanikachalam.

Cast



*Sivaji Ganesan as Thanikachalam

*Sowcar Janaki as Gowri

*Pandari Bai as Devaki

*M. N. Rajam as Uma

*Kumari Kamala as Sengamalam

* V. K. Ramasamy

* Sivakami

K. Balaji, Prem Nazir, Sriram and M. R. Santhanam make guest appearances as Thanikachalam's friends.

Production



'Paavai Vilakku' was a novel written by Akilan and serialised in the Tamil magazine 'Kalki'. The film version of this novel was directed by K. Somu, written by A. P. Nagarajan, and produced by editor T. Vijayarangam and cinematographer V. K. Gopanna under the Sri Vijayagopal Pictures.

Soundtrack



The soundtrack was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, and the lyrics were written by A. Maruthakasi. The song "Aayiram Kan Podhadhu" is set in the raga known as Mand, and "Mangiyathor Nilavinile" is based on Subramania Bharati's poem of the same name.

Release and reception



'Paavai Vilakku' was released on 19 October 1960, during Diwali. The film was distributed by Sivaji Films in Madras. 'The Indian Express' wrote, "Despite the picture being crowded with a battalion of familiar faces, the total effect is pleasing and K. Somu's direction compels attention". Kanthan of 'Kalki' said K. Sarangapani, Ramasamy and A. Karunanidhi gave light to the film. Facing competition from 'Kairasi', 'Petra Manam', and 'Mannathi Mannan', released on the same day, the film did not perform well at box-office.

References




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