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Madras To Pondicherry(1966)

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Tamil121 mins

Madras To Pondicherry (1966) is a 121-minute Tamil film directed by Thirumalai Mahalingam. Starring A. Veerappan, Manorama and A. Karunanidhi.

Mood:
suspensefulfunnyemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1966
Director
Thirumalai Mahalingam
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 1m
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Storyline

A modern college student sees a man commit murder. She escapes on a bus to Pondicherry, but the killer follows her on the journey and tries to eliminate her as a witness.

A bus ride turns deadly. Can she outrun a killer?

Film Details

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121Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1966
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asமதராஸ் to பாண்டிச்சேரி · மதராஸ் டு பாண்டிச்சேரி

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulfunnyemotional
Themes
survivaljusticecorruptionfriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was shot extensively on location between Madras and Pondicherry, capturing real landscapes of the 1960s.
  • It was one of the early Tamil films to use a road trip and chase as the central plot device.
  • Actress Jayalalithaa was considered for the lead role, but the part ultimately went to another actress.
  • The movie's soundtrack by M. S. Viswanathan included a popular song picturized on a moving bus.
  • Director Thirumalai was known for social dramas, making this adventure-comedy a slight shift in his work.
  • The film's climax was reportedly inspired by popular chase sequences from Hollywood films of the era.
  • It performed moderately at the box office but is remembered for its lively travel sequences.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Madras To Pondicherry

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