Padikkadha Medhai(1960)
Padikkadha Medhai (1960) is a Tamil-language drama film directed and co-written by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, S. V. Ranga Rao, Kannamba, and Sowcar Janaki. It follows Rangan, an uneducated orphan raised by a wealthy stockbroker and his wife. When the family loses its fortune, Rangan remains loyal and ultimately saves them from ruin. The film is a remake of the 1953 Bengali film Jog Biyog, based on Ashapurna Devi's novel. It was a commercial success and is considered a trendsetter in Tamil cinema for its theme of loyalty over education. The film was released on 25 June 1960.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 June 1960
- Director
- A. Bhim singh
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 7.8/10
Storyline
Rangan is an uneducated orphan raised by a wealthy family. When the family loses everything in a stock market crash, their true colors show. Only Rangan stays loyal. He sacrifices his own happiness to keep a promise and fights to reunite the broken family. Can love and loyalty win over greed and selfishness?
“A heart without education is still a genius.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Padikkadha Medhai
Cast reunions in this film: Sivaji Ganesan & K. V. Mahadevan (35 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & R. Muthuraman (19 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & R. Muthuraman (17 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & A. Bhim Singh (14 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & S. V. Ranga Rao (13 films together), and Sivaji Ganesan & Sowcar Janaki (12 films together).
