Parakkum Pavai
Parakkum Pavai (Tamil pronunciation: [paɾakːɯm paːʋaɪ]; transl. The Flying Woman) is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by T. R. Ramanna, starring M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi and Kanchana.[1] The film was released on 11 November 1966 and averagely grossed, having run in theatres for 80 days.
| Parakkum Pavai | |
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| File:Parakkum Pavai.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | T. R. Ramanna |
| Produced by | T. R. Ramanna |
| Written by | Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran B. Saroja Devi Kanchana |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
| Cinematography | M. A. Rehman |
| Edited by | M. S. Mani |
Production company | R. R. Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 171 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
PlotEdit
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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.
CastEdit
- M. G. Ramachandran as Jeeva[2]
- B. Saroja Devi as Kala[2]
- Kanchana as Shantha[2]
- J. P. Chandrababu as Rubber
- Manohar as Kabali[2]
- 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[2]
- G. Sakunthala as Kannamma
- S. D. Subbulakshmi as Amaniyamma
- Manorama as Dilruba
- Madhavi as Rita
ProductionEdit
Parakkum Paavai was produced and directed by T. R. Ramanna under R. R. Pictures, and written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy.[3] Cinematography was handled by M. A. Rehman.[4] The film was prominently shot in an actual circus location.[5]
SoundtrackEdit
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[6]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kalyana Naal Parkka" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 04:25 |
| 2 | "Mutthamo Mogamo" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | 06:15 | |
| 3 | "Nilavenna Aadi" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:18 | |
| 4 | "Sugam Yethilae" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari, K. J. Yesudas | 04:09 | |
| 5 | "Unnaiththaaney" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:19 | |
| 6 | "Yaaraithan Nambuvadho" | P. Susheela | 03:08 | |
| 7 | "Pattu Paavadai Enge" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:16 |
Release and receptionEdit
Parakkum Pavai was released on 11 November 1966.[7][4] 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."[5] Despite this, according to historian Randor Guy, the film was not a major success as it ran for only 80 days in theatres.[2]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1966/dec/04-12-1966/p45.jpg Template:Bare URL image
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Guy, Randor (14 May 2016). "Parakkum Paavai (1966)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ↑ Rajasekaran, Vishwanath (27 August 2021). "Parakkum Pavai (1966) - Tamil - Podcast in Tamil" (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 6 September 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Parakkum Paavai". The Indian Express. 11 November 1966. p. 14.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Parakkum Pavai". The Indian Express. 26 November 1966. p. 3.
- ↑ "Parakkum Paavai". JioSaavn. 11 November 1966. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
- ↑ Sri Kantha, Sachi (16 March 2016). "MGR Remembered – Part 34 | 1966 and Prelude to the M.R. Radha shooting incident". Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived from the original on 25 May 2016. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
