Paavai Vilakku(1960)
'Paavai Vilakku' is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Somu. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, Pandari Bai, M. N. Rajam, and Kumari Kamala. It is based on Akilan's novel of the same name, serialised in the magazine 'Kalki'. The story follows Thanikachalam, a married man whose kindness attracts several women, including a dancer, a widow, and his wife's best friend. The film explores themes of unrequited love, sacrifice, and the consequences of hidden truths. It was produced by Sri Vijayagopal Pictures and features music by K. V. Mahadevan. Despite a strong cast and direction, the film underperformed at the box office due to competition from other Diwali releases. It was released on 19 October 1960.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 19 October 1960
- Director
- K. Somu
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
Thanikachalam is a married man with a loving wife and daughter. His gentle nature attracts several women, including his wife's best friend Uma. Uma moves in to help raise the child, but her love for Thanikachalam grows. A tragic accident changes everything, and a hidden secret leads to devastating consequences.
“When love becomes a burden.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Paavai Vilakku
Cast reunions in this film: Sivaji Ganesan & K. V. Mahadevan (35 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & V. K. Ramasamy (31 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & A. P. Nagarajan (14 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Sowcar Janaki (12 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Pandari Bai (12 films together), and Sivaji Ganesan & A. P. Nagarajan (12 films together).