Panathottam(1963)
Panathottam is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by K. Shankar. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and B. Saroja Devi in lead roles. It was produced by G. N. Velumani under the banner Saravana Films. The musical score was composed by the duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy. The story follows a poor farmer who fights a wealthy landlord to protect his ancestral land. The film is known for its strong social message and M. G. Ramachandran's powerful performance. It was released in black and white and has a runtime of 135 minutes. The film remains a classic in Tamil cinema for its honest storytelling.
Quick Facts
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- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 10 January 1963
- Director
- K. Shankar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 15m 0
Storyline
A poor farmer named Muthu refuses to sell his land to a greedy landlord. The landlord uses thugs, bribes, and false charges to force him out. Muthu fights back with courage and discovers a hidden truth about his family's past. He takes the landlord to court to reclaim what is rightfully his.
“A poor man's fight for justice”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Panathottam
Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & M. G. Ramachandran (24 films together), Saroja Devi & M. G. Ramachandran (24 films together), Nagesh & Saroja Devi (16 films together), Saroja Devi & Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (14 films together), Nagesh & Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (11 films together), and Viswanathan Ramamoorthy & M. G. Ramachandran (11 films together).