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Pattham Pasali(1970)

7.5/10
Tamil mins

Pattham Pasali (1970) is a Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Pattham Pasali stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1970.

Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1970
Director
K. Balachander
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A family's laughter and love, tested by life's unexpected turns.

Film Details

7.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1970

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familylovefriendshipidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Patham Pasali' refers to a type of coin, symbolising the story's themes of money and value.
  • This was one of the few films where comedian Nagesh played a serious, non-comedic lead role.
  • Director K. Balachander originally wrote the story for a stage play before adapting it for cinema.
  • The film features music by V. Kumar, who was a relatively lesser-known composer compared to his contemporaries.
  • Actress Vijayalalitha, who plays a key role, was also a trained Bharatanatyam dancer.
  • The movie is noted for its realistic portrayal of middle-class family conflicts, a hallmark of Balachander's work.
  • It was produced and released under the banner of Chitralaya, the production company of director-actor Gemini Ganesan.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Pattham Pasali

Frequently Asked Questions