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Paadha Kaanikkai
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Wikipedia article
'Paadha Kaanikkai' is a 1962 Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Shankar. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Savitri, with C. R. Vijayakumari, M. R. Radha and Kamal Haasan in supporting roles. The film, produced by G. N. Velumani, had musical score by ViswanathanRamamoorthy and was released on 14 July 1962.
Plot
Cast
*Gemini Ganesan as Sekar
*Savitri as Malathi
*C. R. Vijayakumari as Chitra
*M. R. Radha as Veerasamy pillai
*J. P. Chandrababu as Veerasamy pillai's son
*Kamal Haasan as Ravi
*S. V. Subbaiah as Sekar's father
*S. A. Ashokan as Manickam
*M. V. Rajamma as Parvathi
*C. K. Saraswathi as Eshwari
*Karikol Raju as Villager
*S. Rama Rao as Pardeshi
*D. Balasubramaniam
*Padmini Priyadarshini
*K. R. Indira Devi
Production
'Paadha Kaanikkai' was produced by G. N. Velumani, directed and edited by K. Shankar, written by M. S. Solamalai.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by ViswanathanRamamoorthy.
Release and reception
'Paadha Kaanikkai' was released on 14 July 1962. 'The Indian Express' stated on 10 August, "In Saravana Films' ['Paatha Kaanikai'] ... one gets to know what boredom is ... A meaning or purpose is difficult to deduce from this shoddy yarn." The reviewer noted that the characters were "poorly drawn" and criticised the direction by K. Shankar, but noted that the actors "make the best of a bad job". 'Kalki' negatively reviewed the film, but praised the performances of certain actors. According to film historian Randor Guy, the film failed commercially, mainly due to "its predictable storyline and theatrical look."
References
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