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Pazhani(1965)
Tamil168 mins
Pazhani (1965) is a 168-minute Tamil film directed by A. Bhim Singh. Starring T. S. Balaiah, A. Bhimsingh and G. Vittal Rao. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Pazhani stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1965.
Director:A. Bhim Singh
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1965
- Director
- A. Bhim Singh
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
“A man's faith is tested by a divine calling.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
168Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1965
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
familyjusticeidentitycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Prameela DevikaActor
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S. S. RajendranActor
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Sivaji GanesanActor
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T. S. BalaiahActor
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A. Bhim SinghDirector
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A. BhimsinghDirector
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G. Vittal RaoCrew
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PushpalathaActor
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Trivia
- The film's story was written by G. V. Iyer, who later became the first filmmaker to receive the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Kannada.
- It was one of the few films where Sivaji Ganesan shared the screen with his contemporary and fellow leading actor S. S. Rajendran in a major role.
- The movie's climax was reportedly shot at the actual Pazhani Murugan Temple, adding to its devotional authenticity.
- Composer Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy included a rare 'Thillana' in Carnatic style for a dance sequence, which was uncommon in mainstream Tamil films then.
- Despite being a drama, the film featured comedian Nagesh in a significant role, showcasing his range beyond pure comedy.
- The film was released on Thai Pongal day (January 14), a strategic date to align with its cultural and festival themes.
- Director A. Bhimsingh, known for his family dramas, collaborated with dialogue writer M. S. Solaimani for the first time on this project.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Pazhani
Actor-Composer110 films →
Sandhanam (Chokkalingam Accountant)-Music Composer108 films →
Music Composer-Muthu, Pazhani's Third younger brother65 films →
Sandhanam (Chokkalingam Accountant)-Muthu, Pazhani's Third younger brother43 films →
Sandhanam (Chokkalingam Accountant)-Actor38 films →
Actor-Muthu, Pazhani's Third younger brother19 films →
Actor-Kalyanam (Chokkalingam's Accountant)15 films →
Director-Actor14 films →
Actor-Kalyanam (Chokkalingam's Accountant)11 films →
Music Composer-Kalyanam (Chokkalingam's Accountant)10 films →
Actor-Actor10 films →
Kaveri (Raju's wife)-Actor9 films →
Emily-Kalyanam (Chokkalingam's Accountant)9 films →
Kaveri (Raju's wife)-Actor8 films →
Sandhanam (Chokkalingam Accountant)-Actor8 films →
Director-Composer8 films →
Actor-Actor8 films →
Sandhanam (Chokkalingam Accountant)-Kalyanam (Chokkalingam's Accountant)7 films →
Sandhanam (Chokkalingam Accountant)-Director7 films →
Sandhanam (Chokkalingam Accountant)-Chokkalingam Pannaiyar7 films →


