Aadi Perukku(1962)
Aadi Perukku is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language romance film edited and directed by K. Shankar. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi, and Devika in lead roles. The story follows Raja, a poet who grows up in an orphanage unaware of his wealthy father's betrayal by a man named Jambu. Padma, a woman who loses her brother and mother, finds shelter in Raja's home. Their love is challenged by Latha's jealousy and Raja's hidden past. The film is named after the Tamil festival Aadi Perukku, though the festival appears only in the song 'Annaiyin Arule Vaa'. It was released on 2 August 1962 and failed at the box office due to a predictable plot and excessive melodrama.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Airtel Xstream, Hungama Play, Watcho, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1962
- Director
- K. Shankar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 8m 0
Storyline
Raja, a famous poet, does not know his real father. Padma loses her brother and mother and moves into Raja's house. They fall in love, but Latha's jealousy creates trouble. Raja must uncover his past and fight for his love before everything falls apart.
“Love flows like the river”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Aadi Perukku
Cast reunions in this film: Saroja Devi & Gemini Ganesan (15 films together), Devika & Prameela Devika (9 films together), Gemini Ganesan & Prameela Devika (7 films together), Devika & Gemini Ganesan (5 films together), Gemini Ganesan & M. V. Rajamma (5 films together), and J. P. Chandrababu & Prameela Devika (5 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first Tamil film to be shot in the picturesque hill station of Kodaikanal.
- The film's music director, K. V. Mahadevan, reused a popular tune from his earlier Telugu hit 'Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu'.
- It was one of the earliest films for actor Muthuraman, who later became a major star in the 1960s and 70s.
- The movie's title translates to 'From That Day', hinting at the pivotal past event that drives the plot.
- Director K. Shankar was better known for his work in Hindi cinema, making this a notable Tamil entry in his filmography.
- The film features a rare early screen appearance of comedian Nagesh in a small role before his rise to fame.