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Pattinathar(1962)
Tamil120 mins
Pattinathar (1962) is a 120-minute Tamil film directed by K. Somu. Starring Leelavathi, Major Sundarrajan and S.D. Subbalakshmi.
Director:K. Somu
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1962
- Director
- K. Somu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 0
Storyline
“A merchant's quest for meaning beyond wealth.”
Film Details
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120Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1962
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
identityfamilycorruptionjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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Gemini ChandraActor
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M. R. RadhaActor
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T. M. SoundararajanActor
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LeelavathiActor
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K. SomuDirector
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Major SundarrajanActor
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S.D. SubbalakshmiActor
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G. RamanathanMusic Composer
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Trivia
- The film is based on the life of Pattinathar, a revered Tamil saint and poet from the 10th century.
- It was one of the early Tamil films to be shot at the Vauhini Studios in Chennai.
- The movie's music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, a frequent collaborator with director K. Somu.
- Actor Sivaji Ganesan was initially considered for the lead role before S. S. Rajendran was cast.
- The script was adapted from literary works by Tamil writer Akilan, who later won the Sahitya Akademi Award.
- A special dance sequence was choreographed by the noted dance master V. S. K. Sami to depict a historical festival.
- The film's release coincided with a renewed public interest in historical and biographical stories in Tamil cinema.