Paarthaal Pasi Theerum(1962)
Paarthaal Pasi Theerum is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A. Bhimsingh. It stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, B. Saroja Devi, and Sowcar Janaki, with Kamal Haasan in a child role. The story follows two friends in the British Indian Air Force during World War II. One friend sacrifices his freedom to save the other, leading to years of separation and hidden truths. The film explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the consequences of keeping secrets. It was a major box office success, running for over 100 days in theatres. The film was released on 14 January 1962, the occasion of Pongal.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1962
- Director
- A. Bhim Singh
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 48m 0
Storyline
Two best friends serving in the British Indian Air Force during World War II are separated after one surrenders to save the other. Years later, the survivor believes his first wife is dead and remarries. When his old friend returns with the first wife — now blind — he must decide whether to reveal the truth and risk destroying his new family.
“A look that heals all wounds.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Paarthaal Pasi Theerum
Cast reunions in this film: Sivaji Ganesan & Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (18 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Savitri (16 films together), Saroja Devi & Gemini Ganesan (15 films together), Gemini Ganesan & Savitri (15 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Saroja Devi (14 films together), and Sivaji Ganesan & A. Bhim Singh (14 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a Tamil proverb meaning 'The end of a journey', reflecting the protagonist's emotional turmoil.
- It was one of the few Tamil films of the era to directly address the complexities of bigamy and remarriage.
- The movie features music by the renowned composer Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, known for their iconic melodies.
- Lead actor Sivaji Ganesan was praised for his nuanced portrayal of a man torn between two wives.
- Director A. Bhimsingh was famous for family dramas, and this was one of his earlier successful films in that genre.
- The story is a remake of the Hindi film 'Bhabhi' (1957), which itself was based on a Bengali novel.
- The film's conflict explores social norms of the time, as remarriage was a sensitive topic in 1960s India.