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Parakkum Pavai
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Wikipedia article
'Parakkum Pavai' (; ) is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by T. R. Ramanna, starring M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi and Kanchana. The film was released on 11 November 1966 and averagely grossed, having run in theatres for 80 days.
Plot
Jeeva, the son of a businessman, promises a dying man Vedhachalam, that he will take care of his daughter Kala. To do so, he obtains employment as a trapeze artist in the National Circus.
Cast
* M. G. Ramachandran as Jeeva
* B. Saroja Devi as Kala
* Kanchana as Shantha
* J. P. Chandrababu as Rubber
* Manohar as Kabali
* K. A. Thangavelu as The director of The National Circus
*S. V. Ramadas as Veeramuthu
*Chittor V. Nagaiah as Vedhachalam
* O. A. K. Thevar as Balasubramaniyam
* M. N. Nambiar as Rangasamy
* S. A. Ashokan as Vijayan
* N. S. Natarajan as Dhandapani
* Pattom Sadan as A thin man of the circus, the leader of the group of the men on "'Nilavenna Aadi'"
* Rajasulochana as Sarasu
*G. Sakunthala as Kannamma
* S. D. Subbulakshmi as Amaniyamma
* Manorama as Dilruba
* Madhavi as Rita
Production
'Parakkum Paavai' was produced and directed by T. R. Ramanna under R. R. Pictures, and written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy. Cinematography was handled by M. A. Rehman. The film was prominently shot in an actual circus location.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
Release and reception
'Parakkum Pavai' was released on 11 November 1966. 'The Indian Express' wrote, "Spectacular thrills, spills, breathtaking serial feats and a dazzling display of acrobatics highlight R. R. Pictures 'Parakkum Pavai' [...] a social drama set against an exciting panorama of circus life." 'Kalki' also lauded the film for the circus scenes. Despite this, according to historian Randor Guy, the film was not a major success as it ran for only 80 days in theatres.
References
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