Paadha Kaanikkai
1962 film by K. Shankar
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Paadha Kaanikkai (transl. Offering to the feet) is a 1962 Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Shankar and written by M. S. Solamalai. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Savitri, with C. R. Vijayakumari, M. R. Radha, and Kamal Haasan in supporting roles. It was released on 14 July 1962.
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| Directed by | K. Shankar |
| Written by | M. S. Solamalai |
| Produced by | G. N. Velumani |
| Starring | Gemini Ganesan Savitri Vijayakumari |
| Cinematography | Thambu |
| Edited by | K. Shankar K. Narayanan |
| Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
Production company | Saravana Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 158 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Gemini Ganesan as Sekar
- Savitri as Malathi
- C. R. Vijayakumari as Chitra[1]
- M. R. Radha as Veerasamy Pillai
- J. P. Chandrababu as Veerasamy Pillai's son
- Kamal Haasan as Ravi
- S. V. Subbaiah as Namachivayam, Manickam and Sekar's father
- S. A. Ashokan as Manickam
- M. V. Rajamma as Parvathi, Manickam and Sekar’s stepmother
- C. K. Saraswathi as Eshwari
- Karikol Raju as Villager
- S. Rama Rao as Pardeshi
- D. Balasubramaniam
- Padmini Priyadarshini
- K. R. Indira Devi
Production
Paadha Kaanikkai was produced by G. N. Velumani,[2] directed and edited by K. Shankar, written by M. S. Solamalai.[3]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[4] The song "Poojaikku Vandha" is set in Bhimpalasi raga.[5]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Aththai Magane" | P. Susheela | 04:07 |
| "Ettadakku Maligaiyil" | P. Susheela | 04:24 |
| "Kadhal Enbathu" | P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela, J. P. Chandrababu, L. R. Eswari | 04:58 |
| "Poojaikku Vantha" | P. B. Sreenivas, S. Janaki | 03:54 |
| "Sonnathellam" | P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari | 03:48 |
| "Thaniya Thavikkira" | J. P. Chandrababu | 03:44 |
| "Unathu Malar" | P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari | 03:59 |
| "Veedu Varai Uravu" | T. M. Soundararajan | 05:25 |
Release and reception
Paadha Kaanikkai was released on 14 July 1962.[6] The Indian Express stated on 10 August, "In Saravana Films' [Paatha Kaanikai], one gets to know what boredom is. A meaning or purpose is difficult to deduce from this shoddy yarn." The reviewer noted that the characters were "poorly drawn" and criticised the direction by K. Shankar, but noted that the actors "make the best of a bad job".[7] Kalki negatively reviewed the film but praised the performances of certain actors.[8] According to historian Randor Guy, the film failed commercially, mainly due to "its predictable storyline and theatrical look."[3]