Kathal Paduthum Padu
1966 film directed by Joseph Thaliath Jr
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Kathal Paduthum Padu (transl. Strains caused by love) is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Joseph Thaliath Jr and produced under Citadel Studios. The film stars Jaishankar and Vanisri, the latter's debut in Tamil cinema. It was released on 7 October 1966 and became a commercial success. The film was remade in Telugu as Premalo Pramadam (1967).[1][2]
| Kathal Paduthum Padu | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Joseph Thaliath Jr. |
| Story by | Kalaignanam |
| Produced by | Dominic Joseph |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | B. B. Lucas |
| Edited by | M. Vellaichami |
| Music by | T. R. Pappa |
Production company | Citadel Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
- Lead cast
- Jaishankar as Raju[3]
- Vanisri as Suguna[3]
- Male supporting cast
- K. A. Thangavelu as Achu[3]
- Moorthy as Vichu[3]
- Suruli Rajan as Ponnambalam
- Female supporting cast
- Pandari Bai as Raju's mother
- Vijaya Lalitha as Chandra
- Jayanthi as Maya[3]
- Muthulakshmi as Meenakshi[3]
- Kumari Radha as Lalli
- Sakunthala as Kalarani
- Rajeshwari
- Rama Prabha as Laila
- V. N. Jothi as dancer
- Rajam as dancer
Production
Kathal Paduthum Padu was directed by Joseph Thaliath Jr and produced by Dominic Joseph under the banner of Citadel Studios.[4] The story and dialogues were written by Kalaignanam.[5] This film marked Vanisri's first lead role in Tamil.[6] Gemini Rajeshwari (credited simply as Rajeshwari) was cast after Thaliath was impressed with her performance in the play Kannum Imaiyum.[7] Cinematography was handled by B. B. Lucas, and editing by M. Vellaichami.[8] It is Vellaichami's first film as editor.[9]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by T. R. Pappa.[10]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Alli Chendathuthe" | Panchu Arunachalam | P. Susheela | |
| 2. | "Ivaloru Azhagiya" | Mayavanathan | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | |
| 3. | "Kangalilrandil" | M. K. Athmanathan | P. Susheela, S. Janaki | |
| 4. | "Meladai Katrada" | Mayavanathan | P. Susheela | |
| 5. | "Velli Nila" | Alangudi Somu | P. Susheela |