Pudhiya Padhai(1960)
Pudhiya Padhai is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Tapi Chanakya. It stars Gemini Ganesan and Savitri in the lead roles. The film is a remake of Chanakya's own Telugu film. The story follows a clerk who loses his family after falling for a get-rich-quick scheme. The film explores themes of greed, forgiveness, and redemption. It was praised for its realistic storytelling and strong performances. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film was a commercial success upon release.
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- Theatrical Release
- 17 November 1960
- Director
- Tapi Chanakya
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A honest clerk named Raju dreams of becoming rich fast. He ignores his wife's warnings and invests in a shady business deal. The deal fails and he loses everything. His wife leaves him and he hits rock bottom. Can he find a new path and win back his family?
“Greed took everything. Love brought it back.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Pudhiya Padhai
Cast reunions in this film: K. V. Mahadevan & Gemini Ganesan (19 films together), Gemini Ganesan & Savitri (15 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & K. A. Thangavelu (14 films together), K. V. Mahadevan & Savitri (14 films together), Gemini Ganesan & K. A. Thangavelu (9 films together), and K. A. Thangavelu & Savitri (2 films together).