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Aadi Perukku(1962)
Tamil128 mins
Aadi Perukku (1962) is a 128-minute Tamil film directed by K. Shankar. Starring G K Pillai, Thambu and P. D. Sambandam.
Director:K. Shankar
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1962
- Director
- K. Shankar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 8m 0
Storyline
A rich man's son named Raja grows up in an orphanage after his father loses everything to a man called Jambu. As an adult, he becomes a well-known poet in the city with support from Jambu's own family, not knowing they are connected to his past.
“A poet's rise hides a secret past.”
Film Details
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128Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1962
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAadipperukku · Aadi Perukku
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familylovejusticeidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
#1


Gemini GanesanActor
→#2
Saroja DeviActor
→#3P
Prameela DevikaActor
→#4J
J. P. ChandrababuActor
→#5
#6G
G K PillaiActor
→K
K. ShankarDirector
→#7
T
ThambuCrew
→#8
#9P
P. D. SambandamActor
→D
DevikaActor
→#10
C
C. K. SaraswathiActor
→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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Aadi Perukku
Actor-Actor15 films →
Latha-Actor9 films →
Actor-Actor7 films →
Latha-Actor5 films →
Actor-Parvathi5 films →
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Director-Actor4 films →
Actor-Parvathi4 films →
Director-Actor4 films →
Latha-Parvathi3 films →
Latha-Screenplay3 films →
Parvathi-Actor3 films →
Latha-Actor2 films →
Director-Parvathi2 films →
Director-Actor2 films →
Director-Actor2 films →
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Actor-Screenplay2 films →