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{{short description|1961 film by A. Bhimsingh}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Palum Pazhamum
| image = Palum Pazhamum.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[A. Bhimsingh]]
| screenplay = A. Bhimsingh
| story = G. Balasubramaniam<br />Pasumani
| producer = G. N. Velumani
| starring = [[Sivaji Ganesan]]<br />[[B. Saroja Devi]]
| music = [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]]
| cinematography = G. Vittal Rao
| editing = [[A. Bhimsingh]]<br />A. Paul Duraisingh<br />R. Thirumalai
| studio = Saravana Films
| distributor = [[Sivaji Productions]]
| released = {{Film date|1961|09|09|df=y|ref1=<ref>{{Cite web |title=71-80 |url=http://nadigarthilagam.com/filmographyp8.htm |access-date=3 December 2014 |website=nadigarthilagam.com}}</ref>}}
| runtime = 184 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
}}

'''''Palum Pazhamum''''' ({{IPA-ta|paːlɯm paɻamɯm|pron}}; {{translation|Milk and Fruit}}) is a 1961 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film directed by [[A. Bhimsingh]]. The film stars [[Sivaji Ganesan]] and [[B. Saroja Devi]]. The film, produced by G. N. Velumani under Saravana Films, had musical score by [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]] and was released on 9 September 1961. The film was a hit at the box office. It was remade in [[Kannada]] as ''[[Beratha Jeeva]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bereta Jeeva (ಬೆರೆತ ಜೀವ) |url=https://chiloka.com/movie/bereta-jeeva-1965 |access-date=31 August 2020 |website=Chiloka}}</ref> and in [[Hindi]] as ''[[Saathi]]''.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Different Bodies: Essays on Disability in Film and Television |publisher=McFarland |year=2013 |isbn=978-0-7864-6535-4 |editor-last=Marja Evelyn Mogk |pages=122}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Ravi ([[Sivaji Ganesan]]) is a doctor searching for a [[cancer]] cure. Shanthi ([[Saroja Devi]]) is Ravi's nurse who assists him in his research. Ravi offers to marry her after her father's death. After putting in enormous efforts, Ravi emerges successful in formulating a new drug but Shanthi is diagnosed with [[tuberculosis]]. Ravi begins to neglect his duties as a doctor, focusing on Shanthi's health. Shanthi flees on a train as she does not wish to divert him from his research.

The train crashes and Shanthi is believed to be dead. Ravi is heartbroken but vows to complete his research. Ravi's family forces him to marry Nalini ([[Sowcar Janaki]]), but they do not have a happy home life, as he is more oriented towards his research than his family. Nalini and Ravi fight, and in one of these fights Ravi loses his eyesight. Meanwhile, Shanthi escapes the train crash and goes to Switzerland to cure her tuberculosis. Shanthi returns from Switzerland to find that her husband has lost his eyesight. She offers to nurse Ravi; Ravi finds her voice familiar but does not recognise her, and confides in her that he is still fond of his ex-wife. Nalini overhears this, and complains to her parents. Shanthi faces criticism from the womenfolk of the house for her intimacy with Ravi.

Ravi's brother Sekar ([[Prem Nazir]]) grows fond of Shanthi and tells Ravi so. Ravi suggests they marry. Shanthi is upset and reveals her identity to Ravi's family. Ravi's sight is restored by an operation. He recognises Shanti and rushes to the marriage hall to find that Shanthi's sister is married to his brother. Ravi reunites with Shanti while Nalini joins the Red Cross and flies to Switzerland. The movie ends with Ravi and Shanthi working together to benefit mankind.

== Cast ==
*[[Sivaji Ganesan]] as Dr. Ravi
*[[B. Saroja Devi]] as Shanthi & Neela
*[[Sowcar Janaki]] as Nalini
*[[M. R. Radha]] as Mama
*[[T. S. Balaiah]] as Chinnavar
*[[S. V. Subbaiah]] as Periyavar
*[[M. S. Sundari Bai]] as Gomathi
*[[A. Karunanidhi]] as Sanjeevi
*[[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] as Mayilvahanam
*[[C. T. Rajakantham]] as Maruthayee
*K. Sairam as Devangu
*S. A. Kannan as Shanthi Ungel
*T. Thangaraj
*[[Chittor V. Nagaiah]] as Doctor (Guest Appearance)
*[[Prem Nazir]] as Sekar
*Sriram as Doctor (Guest Appearance)
*[[K. D. Santhanam]] as Bai

== Soundtrack ==
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The music was composed by [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]] (a duo consisting of [[M. S. Viswanathan]] and [[T. K. Ramamoorthy]]) with lyrics by [[Kannadasan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Palum Pazhamum |url=https://gaana.com/album/paalum-pazhamum |access-date=15 July 2021 |website=[[Gaana.com]]}}</ref> The song "Ennai Yaarendru" is based on [[Sindhu Bhairavi (raga)|Sindhu Bhairavi]] raga,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=10 May 2013 |title=Light and melodious |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/light-and-melodious/article4702358.ece |access-date=31 August 2020}}</ref> "Indha Nadagam" is based on [[Shubhapantuvarali]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=18 February 2012 |title=Sorrowful Subhapantuvarali |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/sorrowful-subhapantuvarali/article2904925.ece |access-date=31 August 2020}}</ref> "Kadhal Siragai" is based on [[Kapi (raga)|Kapi]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mani |first=Charulatha |author-link=Charulatha Mani |date=7 December 2012 |title=Notes that intrigue |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/Notes-that-intrigue/article15616721.ece |access-date=31 August 2020}}</ref> and "Paalum Pazhamum" is based on [[Natabhairavi]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=ராகங்களும் திரைப்படப் பாடல்களும் |url=http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/tamilbooks/Aranthia-Maniyan/aranthia-maniyan04.asp |access-date=31 August 2020 |website=Lakshman Sruthi}}</ref> The song "Naan Pesa Ninaippathellam" was written by Kannadasan to showcase his friendship with Viswanathan.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 February 2004 |title=Melody, magic and MSV |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-life/melody-magic-and-msv/article28658687.ece |access-date=31 August 2020}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyrics !! Length
|-
| 1 || "Aalaya Mainiyin" || [[P. Susheela]] || rowspan=9|[[Kannadasan]] || 03:19
|-
| 2 || "Ennai Yaar Endru" || [[T. M. Soundararajan]], P. Susheela || 03:50
|-
| 3 || "Intha Nadagam" || P. Susheela || 03:27
|-
| 4 || "Kadhal Siragai" || P. Susheela || 04:04
|-
| 5 || "Naan Pesa Ninaippathellam" || T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela || 03:06
|-
| 6 || "Naan Pesa Ninaippathellam" (Sad) || T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela || 04:24
|-
| 7 || "Paalum Pazhamamum" || T. M. Soundararajan || 03:23
|-
| 8 || "Ponaal Pogattum Poda" || T. M. Soundararajan || 06:10
|-
| 9 || "Thendral Varum" || P. Susheela || 03:11
|}

== Reception ==
''[[Kumudam]]'' praised the film for Saroja Devi's performance.<ref>{{Cite news |date=21 May 2016 |title=சரோஜா தேவி: 5. நீ சாந்தி தானே...! |language=ta |work=[[Dinamani]] |url=https://www.dinamani.com/junction/kanavukkannigal/2016/may/21/சரோஜா-தேவி-5.-நீ-சாந்தி-தானே...-2512590.html |url-status=live |access-date=15 July 2021}}</ref>

== In popular culture ==
''Paalum Pazhamum'' has been referenced in various films. In a comedy scene from ''[[Karagattakaran]]'' (1989), Goundamani brings milk and sings "Paalum Pazhamum" to console Ramarajan who is sad.<ref>''Karagattakaran'' (DVD)</ref> In ''[[Uthama Raasa]]'' (1993), Vellaiyan (Senthil) and Ondipuli (Goundamani) will be singing "Paalum Pazhamum" since Prabhu and Kushboo are celebrating their honeymoon.<ref>''Uthamaraasa (DVD)''</ref> In ''[[Duet (1994 film)|Duet]]'', Both Senthil and Charlie in order to pursue a blind girl (Subashri) calls a beggar to sing "Ennai Yaar Endru" to which lip sync and pretend as if they sing well.<ref>''Duet (DVD)''</ref> In ''[[Settai (2013 film)|Settai]]'' (2013), Nadupakka Nagaraj (Santhanam) is shocked to see Arya's flat being untidy. The song "Ponaal Pogattum" is used as background song for the scene.<ref>''Settai (DVD)''</ref> The film's title also became the name for a collection of silk saris.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Swaminathan |first=Chitra |date=23 October 2014 |title=Checks go out of the box |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/fashion/checks-go-out-of-the-box/article6527978.ece |access-date=4 February 2019}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|0156864}}

{{A. Bhimsingh}}

[[Category:1960s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:1961 films]]
[[Category:Films directed by A. Bhimsingh]]
[[Category:Films scored by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Tamil films remade in other languages]]

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