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'Ezhai Padum Padu' is a 1950 Indian Tamil language film directed by K. Ramnoth. It was simultaneously shot in Telugu as 'Beedala Patlu'. It was an adaptation of 'Les Misrables', Victor Hugo's 1862 novel. The film was released on Diwali day, 1950 and was a hit. For his memorable portrayal of Javert in this film, N. Seetharaman came to be called as 'Javert' Seetharaman. It was produced by S. M. Sriramulu Naidu of Pakshiraja Studios.

Plot



Tough and ruthless Police Inspector Javert (Javar Seetharaman) recaptures a small-time criminal Kandhan (Chittor V. Nagaiah) who has escaped from prison. Kandhan turns a new leaf with the help of a Christian Bishop (Serukulathur Sama). When he is released from prison he starts a glass making company. He changes his identity and becomes successful. He becomes the mayor of his town. Inspector Javert finds out about his new life and threatens to expose him. On one occasion Kandhan saves Javert's life. Javert commits suicide unable to turn Kandhan in to the authorities out of his sense of gratitude.

Cast



Cast according to the opening credits of the film

;Male Cast

* V. Nagaiah as Kandhan Dayalan

* T. S. Balaiah as Ramgopal

* T. S. Durairaj as Masilamani Mudaliar

* Serukulathur Sama as Christian Bishop (Saadhu Uthamar)

* N. Seetharaman as Inspector Javar

* V. Gopalakrishnan as Umakandhan

* Kali N. Rathnam as Nagam

* M. R. Swaminathan as Nagan's Cousin

* S. Peer Mohamed as Vedhagiri Mudaliar

* Nat Annaji Rao as Judge

* T. K. Kalyanam as Ranga Das

; Male Support Cast

K. S. Kanaiah, S. V. Shanmugam Pillai, S. V. Shanmugam, V. S. Rao, Manickam

;Female Cast

* Lalitha as Anjala

* Padmini as Lakshmi

* Kumari N. Rajam as Rajam

* P. S. Gnanam as Naagi

* S. R. Janaki as Kandhan's Sister

* Baby Meenakshi as Baby Lakshmi

* Ragini as Female Dancer

* Thangam as Female Dancer

* Kalyani as Female Dancer

* Rita as Female Dancer

* Janaki as Female Dancer

* Radhamani as Female Dancer

Production



'Ezhai Padum Padu' was produced by S. M. Sriramulu Naidu at Pakshiraja Studios in Coimbatore. K. Ramnoth was hired as the director and V. Nagaiah was cast as Kandan (based on Jean Valjean). Initially, Nagercoil K. Mahadevan, was cast as the bishop who reforms the thief. But after a few scenes were shot, Sriramulu Naidu replaced him with Serukalathur Sama. Elangovan (Thanigachalam) wrote the script for 'Ezhai Padum Paau' based on Sudhanandha Bharathi's translation of 'Les Miserables'. Sriramulu Naidu was known for his strict schedule. Once when director Ramnoth was absent from the set, one of the actors  V. Gopalakrishnan  left the set thinking that there would be no filming on that day. An incensed Naidu filmed the scene (a love song sequence) using an actress (Ragini) dressed up as a man instead of Gopalakrishnan.

Soundtrack



The soundtrack had ten songs composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu. The lyrics by V. A. Gopalakrishnan.

;Tamil Soundtrack

;Telugu Soundtrack

Music is by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu and G. Aswathama. Lyrics were by Aarudhra.

Release and reception



'Ezhai Padum Padu' was released on Diwali day (9 November), 1950. It was a commercial and critical success.

See also



* Adaptations of 'Les Misrables'

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