Paadha Kaanikkai
| Paadha Kaanikkai | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | K. Shankar |
| Produced by | G. N. Velumani |
| Written by | M. S. Solamalai |
| Starring |
Gemini Ganesan Savitri M. R. Radha C. R. Vijayakumari J. P. Chandrababu Kamal Haasan |
| Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
| Cinematography | Thambu |
| Edited by |
K. Shankar K. Narayanan |
Production company |
Saravana Films |
| Distributed by | Saravana Films |
Release date | 28 September 1962 |
Running time | 158 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Paadha Kaanikkai (English: Offering to the feet) is a 1962 Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Shankar. The film features Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, M. R. Radha and Kamal Haasan in lead roles. The film, produced by G. N. Velumani, had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and was released on 28 September 1962.[1][2]
Cast
- Gemini Ganesan
- Savitri
- C. R. Vijayakumari
- M. R. Radha
- J. P. Chandrababu
- Kamal Haasan as Child Artist
- S. V. Subbaiah
- S. A. Ashokan
- M. V. Rajamma
- C. K. Saraswathi
- S. Rama Rao
- D. Balasubramaniam
- Padmini Priyadarshini
- K. R. Indira Devi
Crew
- Producer: G. N. Velumani
- Production Company: Saravana Films
- Director: K. Shankar
- Music: Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
- Lyrics: Kannadasan
- Story: M. S. Solamalai
- Dialogues: M. S. Solamalai
- Art Direction: A. Balu
- Editing: K. Shankar & K. Narayanan
- Choreography: Chinni & Sampath
- Cinematography: Thambu
- Stunt: V. P. Samy
- Audiography: T. S. Rangasamy
Soundtrack
The music composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[3]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | Aththai Magane | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 04:07 |
| 2 | Ettadakku Maligaiyil | P. Susheela | 04:24 | |
| 3 | Kadhal Enbathu | P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela, J. P. Chandrababu, L. R. Eswari | 04:58 | |
| 4 | Poojaikku Vantha | P. B. Sreenivas, S. Janaki | 03:54 | |
| 5 | Sonnathellam | P.Susheela, L. R. Eswari | 03:48 | |
| 6 | Thaniya Thavikkira | J. P. Chandrababu | 03:44 | |
| 7 | Unathu Malar | P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari | 03:59 | |
| 8 | Veedu Varai Uravu | T. M. Soundararajan | 05:25 | |
Reception
The Indian Express stated on 10 August 1962, "In Saravana Films' [Paatha Kaanikai] ... one gets to know what boredom is ... A meaning or purpose is difficult to deduce from this shoddy yarn." The reviewer noted that the characters were "poorly drawn" and criticised the direction by K. Shankar, but noted that the actors "make the best of a bad job".[4] According to film historian Randor Guy, the film failed commercially, mainly due to "its predictable storyline and theatrical look."[5]
References
- ↑ "Padha Kaanikkai". spicyonion. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- ↑ "Padha Kaanikkai". gomolo. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- ↑ "Padha Kaanikkai Songs". Raaga.com. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
- ↑ "Pada Kanikkai". The Indian Express. 10 August 1962. p. 3.
- ↑ Randor Guy (30 May 2015). "Paatha Kaanikkai 1962". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 February 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2017.