Payanam(1976)
Payanam is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language road film written and directed by Vietnam Veedu Sundaram. The cast includes Vijayakumar, Jayachitra, Srikanth, and Fatafat Jayalaxmi in lead roles, with Major Sundarrajan, Thengai Srinivasan, Suruli Rajan, and Master Sekhar in supporting roles. The story unfolds entirely aboard a moving train, where a group of strangers confront their pasts and form unexpected bonds. The film blends drama, romance, and suspense, with a climax that emphasizes compassion over violence. Music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan. The film released on 15 January 1976 and received positive reviews for its innovative setting and strong performances.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1976
- Director
- Vietnamveedu Sundaram
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m 0
Storyline
Captain Murali boards a train and meets Chithra, a woman fleeing an arranged marriage. Also on board is Babu, a charming criminal on the run, and Jaya, a police officer in disguise. As the train moves forward, secrets unravel and danger closes in. Murali must protect everyone while helping Babu find redemption.
“Every stranger has a story.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Payanam
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Sujatha (38 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Vijayakumar (33 films together), Vijayakumar & Sujatha (20 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & Vietnamveedu Sundaram (3 films together).