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Bale Pandiya(1962)

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Tamil156 mins

Bale Pandiya (1962) is a 156-minute Tamil film directed by B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu. Starring Devika, K. Balaji and Santhiya.

Director:B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu
Mood:
funnyupliftingemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 May 1962
Director
B. Ramakrishnaiah Panthulu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 36m
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Storyline

A man throws his lookalike into the ocean for a cash reward from a criminal. To their surprise, the double survives after local fishermen save him.

A case of mistaken identity comes back to haunt them.

Film Details

0.0Rating
156Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date26 May 1962
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyupliftingemotional
Themes
identityfamilyfriendshipjustice
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Bale Pandiya' is a playful Tamil phrase meaning 'mad Pandiya', referring to the protagonist's chaotic situation.
  • Director B. R. Panthulu was also a famous actor and producer, known for launching many stars in South Indian cinema.
  • This comedy is a remake of the 1961 Hindi film 'Jhumroo', which itself was inspired by the Hollywood film 'If a Man Answers'.
  • The movie features music by the renowned composer T. G. Lingappa, who scored many hits for Panthulu's productions.
  • It was part of a wave of comedy-dramas in early 1960s Tamil cinema that often used mistaken identity as a central plot device.
  • Actor M. R. Radha, who played a key role, was known for his powerful villainous and character roles during this era.
  • The film's climax involving the look-alikes returning caused confusion, a common and popular theme in comedies of the time.

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