| Parisu | |
|---|---|
| File:Parisu.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | D. Yoganand |
| Dialogue by | Aaroor Dass |
| Produced by | D. Yoganand K. P. Kottarakkara |
| Story by | K. P. Kottarakkara |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Savitri M. R. Radha |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
| Cinematography | P. Ramasamy |
| Edited by | G. D. Joshi |
Production company | Gowri Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 149 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Parisu (transl. Gift) is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language film directed by D. Yoganand. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Savitri and M. R. Radha. It was released on 15 November 1963, Diwali day.
Plot[edit | edit source]
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To infiltrate the needs for his investigation, Venu, an elite policeman, sees his love life being upset. He has to give up the only woman for him, Ponni, an innocent provincial, to take the hand of the most attractive, Shanti, younger sister of Viswam, an enigmatic notable. It is under this condition that Viswam accepts him to marry Mala, younger sister of Raghu, Venu's childhood friend, who was assaulted lethally instead of the policeman. Venu swore then to his dying friend to stay up her sister, who is in love with Viswam. Because of the promise made to Raghu and the horrible blackmail exercised by Viswam, Venu resigns. This is a situation which is not to displease all, it suits perfectly to Rangadurai, a good-for-nothing and kin of Ponni, since he has desired her for a long time. Venu is not at the end of his surprises, many new developments still await him.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- M. G. Ramachandran as Venu
- Savitri as Ponni
- M. R. Radha as Rangadurai
- M. N. Nambiar as Viswam
- Nagesh as Jimmy
- Ragini as Shanti
- Rajasulochana as Mala
- M. K. Mustapha as Raghu
- S. M. Thirupathisamy as Ramaiya
Production[edit | edit source]
Parisu is the maiden venture of Gowri Pictures, and was initially titled Kathal Parisu (transl. Gift of love).[1][2]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[3]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Aalai Paarthu" | P. Susheela | 02:44 |
| "Enna Enna Inikkuthu" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:39 |
| "Kaalamennum Nadhiyinile" | P. Susheela | 03:30 |
| "Koondhal Karuppu" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:56 |
| "Pattuvanna Chittu" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:36 |
| "Ponnulagam Nokki Pogindrom" | P. Susheela | 03:37 |
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
Parisu was released on 15 November 1963,[4][5] Diwali day.[6] Writing for Sport and Pastime, T. M. Ramachandran said, "The story is inconsequential. At best, it is used as a peg to hang the various songs, oft-repeated romantic and comic interludes and fighting sequences".[7] Kanthan of Kalki criticised the story for lack of originality.[8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Ramachandran, T. M. (27 July 1963). "Studio News". Sport and Pastime. Vol. 17. p. 43. Retrieved 8 February 2023 – via Internet Archive.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Ramachandran, T. M. (28 September 1963). "South Indian Stage and Screen". Sport and Pastime. Vol. 17. p. 50. Retrieved 10 March 2023 – via Internet Archive.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Parisu". JioSaavn. 31 December 1963. Archived from the original on 10 April 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ↑ "எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Ithayakkani (in தமிழ்). 2 April 2011. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "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 14 April 2021.
- ↑ "அந்தநாள் தீபாவளி!". Kungumam (in தமிழ்). 13 October 2017. Archived from the original on 8 October 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
- ↑ Ramachandran, T. M. (14 December 1963). "Wither Tamil Films?". Sport and Pastime. Vol. 17. p. 51. Retrieved 3 February 2023 – via Internet Archive.
{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ காந்தன் (8 December 1963). "பரிசு". Kalki (in தமிழ்). p. 25. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
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