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Panathottam
| Panathottam | |
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| File:Panathottam.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Shankar |
| Produced by | G. N. Velumani |
| Screenplay by | Pasumani |
| Story by | B. S. Ramaiah |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran B. Saroja Devi |
| Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
| Cinematography | Thambu |
| Edited by | K. Narayanan |
Production company | Saravana Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Panathottam (transl. Money Garden) is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by K. Shankar. The film features M. G. Ramachandran and B. Saroja Devi. The film, produced by G. N. Velumani under Saravana Films, had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and was released on 11 January 1963.[2] The film ran for 100 days in theatres.[3]
Plot[edit]
Selvam is arrested on a false charge of passing counterfeit bills. He escapes and tries to put the hand on the real authors, that is, the leader of the band of the counterfeiters to be exonerated. His quest complicates when Natarajan, a firm policeman, dashes in his pursuit, convinced of his guilt.
Cast[edit]
- M. G. Ramachandran as Selvam
- B. Saroja Devi as Kala
- Sheela as Meena
- S. V. Subbaiah as Ponnambalam
- M. N. Nambiar as Chidambaram
- S. A. Ashokan as Inspector Natarajan
- M. V. Rajamma as Thangamma
- C. Lakshmi Rajyam
- Nagesh as C. K. Ramu
- Karikol Raju as Raju
- A. Veerappan as Ramu's friend
- V. P. S. Mani
- Thirupathisamy
Production[edit]
Panathottam is named after the book of the same name by C. N. Annadurai.[4] The climax began filming one day at 7:00am, and ended the next day at 7:00pm.[5]
Soundtrack[edit]
The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[6][7] The song "Pesuvathu Kiliya" is based on Bilaskhani Todi raga.[8] It contains multiple references to Ramachandran's vital stats through its lyrics "Paaduvadhu kaviyaa illai, paarivallal magana; Seranukku uravaa senthamizhar nilava"; the line "Seranukku uravaa" refers to Ramachandran's place of birth Kerala, "paari vallal" references his perceived generous nature, and "senthamizhar" gives emphasis to Ramachandran's Tamil pride.[9] The song "Enna Than Nadakkum" was reused in the 2019 Tamil film Bigil.[10]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Enna Than Nadakkum" | T. M. Soundararajan | Kannadasan | 03:18 |
| 2 | "Javvathu Medai" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 04:30 | |
| 3 | "Oru Naal Iravil" | P. Susheela | 03:12 | |
| 4 | "Oruvar Oruvarai" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | 04:37 | |
| 5 | "Panathottam" | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:15 | |
| 6 | "Pesuvathu Kiliya" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 04:06 |
References[edit]
- ↑ "எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Ithayakkani (in தமிழ்). 2 April 2011. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- ↑ "Table: Chronological List of MGR's Movies released between 1960 and 1967" (PDF). Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 June 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ↑ "எம்.ஜி.ஆர் திரைப்பட ஆல்பம்" (PDF). Gemini Cinema (in தமிழ்). January 1988.
- ↑ Kantha, Sachi Sri (17 July 2014). "MGR Remembered | Part 19 Books and politics". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived from the original on 16 March 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ↑ "சினிமாவில் எம்.ஜி.ஆர்.–253 | எம்.ஜி.ஆரின் அழைப்பு!". Dinamalar (in தமிழ்). Nellai. 20 April 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- ↑ பணத்தோட்டம் (PDF) (song book) (in தமிழ்). Saravana Films.
- ↑ "Panathottam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 16 March 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ↑ Guy, Randor (23 July 2015). "Hindustani raag and hit songs". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 March 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- ↑ Darshan, Navein (11 February 2019). "I, me, myself". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 4 April 2019. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
- ↑ Subhakeerthana, S (31 October 2019). "Bigil movie review: A star is forced to remain a star throughout". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 16 March 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2021.
External links[edit]
Panathottam on IMDb
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