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Padhai Theriyudhu Par(1960)

Tamil mins

'Padhai Theriyudhu Par' is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Nemai Ghosh. The lead cast includes K. Vijayan as Murugesan and S. V. Subbaiah in supporting roles. The story follows textile mill workers who organize a union and go on strike for fair wages and rice rations. The film was produced by Kumari Films, a company formed by Ghosh and M. B. Sreenivasan with contributions from over 50 shareholders. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil, sharing the honor with 'Kalathur Kannamma'. Despite critical acclaim for its naturalistic style and honest storytelling, the film was a commercial failure due to distribution issues and internal conflicts. It was released on 18 November 1960.

Director:Nemai Ghosh
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Theatrical Release
18 November 1960
Director
Nemai Ghosh
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

In a small industrial town, textile factory workers struggle to afford rice. Union leader Murugesan organizes a strike to demand fair wages and proper rations. The factory owners fight back with threats, bribery, and violence. Murugesan must keep his people united as betrayal and hardship threaten to destroy their movement.

When rice becomes a weapon, unity is the shield.

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date18 November 1960

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