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Pasamalar(1961)

8.5/10
Tamil197 mins

Pasamalar (1961) is a 197-minute Tamil film directed by A. Bhimsingh. Starring Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan and Savitri. With an audience rating of 8.5/10, Pasamalar stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1961.

Director:A. Bhimsingh
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
27 May 1961
Director
A. Bhimsingh
Language
Tamil
Runtime
3h 17m
GudVibe Rating
8.5/10

Storyline

Two siblings lose their mother and are left orphaned. Later, the brother's friend falls in love with his sister.

When love tests a bond stronger than blood.

Film Details

8.5Rating
197Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date27 May 1961
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsPasa Malar · Paasamalar · Paasa malar

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
familyloveidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Pasamalar' means 'flower of love' in Tamil, but the story focuses more on the bond between siblings than romance.
  • This was the first Tamil film where actor Sivaji Ganesan and actress Savitri played siblings, a pairing later repeated in other hit movies.
  • A song from the film, 'Kanne En Kanmaniye,' was recreated decades later in the 2015 Tamil movie 'Pasanga 2' as a tribute.
  • Director A. Bhimsingh was known for family dramas, and 'Pasamalar' was one of his biggest successes, running in theaters for over 100 days.
  • The film's music composer, Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, used a rare instrument called the clavioline in the background score to create emotional depth.
  • Despite being a drama, the movie had a comic subplot featuring actor Nagesh, which provided light-hearted moments in an otherwise emotional story.
  • The film was remade in Hindi as 'Mere Sanam' in 1965, with some changes to the plot to suit a different audience.

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