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Panimalar(1981)

Tamil mins

Panimalar is a 1981 Tamil-language drama film directed by A. Jagannathan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Saritha in lead roles. The story follows a deaf-mute village woman who faces societal prejudice and personal betrayal. She uses her talent for Bharatanatyam dance to reclaim her dignity and independence. The film was praised for Saritha's performance, which won her the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress. It remains a notable example of socially conscious Tamil cinema from the early 1980s. The film was released theatrically in 1981.

Director:Hemachandran
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1981
Director
Hemachandran
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

A deaf-mute village woman named Panimalar dreams of becoming a dancer. She falls in love with a wealthy city engineer who marries her but later abandons her. Pregnant and alone, she must fight against poverty and cruel gossip to achieve her dream.

Silent voice, powerful dance

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 December 1981

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Panimalar

Cast reunions in this film: Prathap K. Pothan & Sankar Ganesh (4 films together), and Sankar Ganesh & Ganthimathi (2 films together).

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