Pattum Bharathamum(1975)
Paattum Bharathamum is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language musical dance film directed and produced by P. Madhavan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan in a dual role, alongside Jayalalithaa, Sripriya, and Vijayakumar. The story follows a wealthy man who challenges a dancer and later falls in love, leading to family conflict and eventual reconciliation through art. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan. The film was praised by critics for its dialogues, performances, and choreography. It was released on 6 December 1975.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1975
- Director
- P. Madhavan
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A rich and arrogant man named Arun mocks a dancer named Lalitha. She challenges him, saying art is harder to master than making money. He learns dance to defeat her in a competition. He wins but falls in love with her. His father opposes the match and uses lies to break them apart.
“When pride meets art, love finds a way.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pattum Bharathamum
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Sivaji Ganesan (110 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Jayalalitha (46 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Vijayakumar (33 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & P. Madhavan (22 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Jayalalitha (20 films together), and Sivaji Ganesan & Vijayakumar (14 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Paattum Bharathamum' translates to 'Song and Dance', highlighting its focus on classical arts.
- It was one of the few films where actor Sivakumar, known for his dramatic roles, performed extensive classical dance sequences.
- The movie was shot in prominent Chennai locations like the Kalakshetra Foundation, a real center for fine arts.
- Music director M.S. Viswanathan composed the songs, with lyrics by Kannadasan, during their peak collaboration period.
- The plot's central challenge of learning dance to marry was considered a unique twist in Tamil cinema at the time.
- Actress Lakshmi, who played the dancer Lalitha, was already an established Bharatanatyam dancer in real life.
- The film released the same year as the iconic 'Apoorva Raagangal', facing tough competition at the box office.