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Bale Pandiya(1962)
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 0
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
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Sivaji GanesanActor
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M. R. RadhaActor
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Prameela DevikaActor
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DevikaActor
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K. BalajiActor
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SanthiyaActor
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B. Ramakrishnaiah PanthuluDirector
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B. R. PanthuluDirector
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V. RamamoorthyCrew
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Viswanathan RamamoorthyMusic Composer
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Padmini PicturesProducer
→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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Bale Pandiya
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