Parakkum Pavai

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Parakkum Pavai
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by T. R. Ramanna
Written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy
Produced byT. R. Ramanna
Starring M. G. Ramachandran
B. Saroja Devi
CinematographyM. A. Rehman
Edited byM. S. Mani
Music by M. S. Viswanathan
Production
company
R. R. Pictures
Release date
  • 11 November 1966 (1966-11-11)
Running time
171 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Parakkum Pavai (pronounced  [paɾakːɯm paːʋaɪ] ; transl. The Flying Woman) is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by T. R. Ramanna, starring M. G. Ramachandran and B. Saroja Devi. The film was released on 11 November 1966 and averagely grossed, having run in theatres for 80 days.

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Plot

Jeeva, the son of a businessman, promises a dying man Vedhachalam, that he will take care of his daughter Kala. To do so, he obtains employment as a trapeze artist in the National Circus.

Cast

Production

Parakkum Paavai was produced and directed by T. R. Ramanna under R. R. Pictures, and written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy. [2] Cinematography was handled by M. A. Rehman. [3] The film was prominently shot in an actual circus location. [4]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan. [5]

SongSingersLength
"Kalyana Naal Parkka" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela 04:25
"Mutthamo Mogamo"T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari 06:15
"Nilavenna Aadi"T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela03:18
"Sugam Yethilae"T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari, K. J. Yesudas 04:09
"Unnaiththaaney"T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela03:19
"Yaaraithan Nambuvadho"P. Susheela03:08
"Pattu Paavadai Enge"T. M. Soundararajan03:16

Release and reception

Parakkum Pavai was released on 11 November 1966. [6] [3] The Indian Express wrote, "Spectacular thrills, spills, breathtaking serial feats and a dazzling display of acrobatics highlight R. R. Pictures Parakkum Pavai [...] a social drama set against an exciting panorama of circus life." [4] Kalki also lauded the film for the circus scenes. [7] Despite this, according to historian Randor Guy, the film was not a major success as it ran for only 80 days in theatres. [1]

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References

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  2. ↑ Rajasekaran, Vishwanath (27 August 2021). "Parakkum Pavai (1966) - Tamil — Podcast in Tamil". vishwanathrajasekaran.co.in (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 27 August 2021. Retrieved 6 September 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Parakkum Paavai". The Indian Express . 11 November 1966. p. 14. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  4. 1 2 "Parakkum Pavai". The Indian Express . 26 November 1966. p. 3. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  5. ↑ "Parakkum Paavai". JioSaavn . 11 November 1966. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  6. ↑ Sri Kantha, Sachi (16 March 2016). "MGR Remembered – Part 34 | 1966 and Prelude to the M.R. Radha shooting incident". Ilankai Tamil Sangam . Archived from the original on 25 May 2016. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  7. ↑ "பறக்கும் பாவை". Kalki (in Tamil). 4 December 1966. p. 45. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
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