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Pazhani(1965)

7.5/10
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

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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

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
Actor-Kalyanam (Chokkalingam's Accountant)11 films
Music Composer-Kalyanam (Chokkalingam's Accountant)10 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
Sandhanam (Chokkalingam Accountant)-Kalyanam (Chokkalingam's Accountant)7 films
Sandhanam (Chokkalingam Accountant)-Director7 films
Sandhanam (Chokkalingam Accountant)-Chokkalingam Pannaiyar7 films

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