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, Kanchana and J. P. Chandrababu. The film was released on 11 November 1966 and averagely grossed, having run in theatres for 80 days.
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| Directed by | T. R. Ramanna |
| Produced by | T. R. Ramanna |
| Written by | Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran B. Saroja Devi |
| 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 |
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[1]
- B. Saroja Devi as Kala[1]
- Kanchana as Shantha[1]
- J. P. Chandrababu as Rubber
- Manohar as Kabali[1]
- 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 Balasubramaniam Vedhachalam
- M. N. Nambiar as Rangaswami
- S. A. Ashokan as Vijayan
- N. S. Natarajan as Dhandapani
- Sadhan (Pattam) as A thin man of the circus, the leader of the group of the men on "Nilavenna Aadi"
- Rajasulochana as Sarasu[1]
- 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.[2] The film was prominently shot in an actual circus location.[3]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[4]
| 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 reception
Parakkum Pavai was released on 11 November 1966.[2] 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."[3] Despite this, according to historian Randor Guy, the film was not a major success as it ran for only 80 days in theatres.[1]
References
- Guy, Randor (14 May 2016). "Parakkum Paavai (1966)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- "Parakkum Paavai". The Indian Express. 11 November 1966. p. 14.
- "Parakkum Pavai". The Indian Express. 26 November 1966. p. 3.
- "Parakkum Paavai". JioSaavn. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019.