Panithirai(1961)
'Panithirai' is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by V. Srinivasan and produced by Muktha Films. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi, K. A. Thangavelu, and T. S. Balaiah. The story follows a village girl branded as a bad luck charm from birth who marries a rational pilot, but faces tragedy when his plane goes missing. The film is a remake of the 1959 Hindi film 'Ardhangini' and was released on 29 December 1961. It received mixed reviews, with praise for its emotional depth but criticism for its title and pacing.
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- Theatrical Release
- 13 December 1961
- Director
- Mukta V. Srinivasan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A village girl named Shakuntala is blamed for her mother's death and shunned as a bad luck charm. She falls in love with Mohan, a pilot who rejects superstition. After they marry, Mohan's plane crashes and he is presumed dead. Shakuntala must fight against her in-laws and society to prove her innocence and find the truth.
“Love against the curse of superstition.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Panithirai
Cast reunions in this film: K. V. Mahadevan & Gemini Ganesan (19 films together), Mukta V. Srinivasan & Muktha Films (17 films together), Saroja Devi & Gemini Ganesan (15 films together), Saroja Devi & K. V. Mahadevan (14 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & K. A. Thangavelu (14 films together), and Gemini Ganesan & K. A. Thangavelu (9 films together).