Panathottam
1963 film by K. Shankar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Panathottam (transl. Garden of Money) is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by K. Shankar. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and B. Saroja Devi. It was released on 11 January 1963.[1][2]
| Panathottam | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | K. Shankar |
| Screenplay by | Pasumani |
| Story by | B. S. Ramiah |
| Produced by | G. N. Velumani |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran B. Saroja Devi |
| Cinematography | Thambu |
| Edited by | K. Narayanan |
| Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
Production company | Saravana Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Selvam is arrested on a false charge of passing counterfeit bills. He escapes and tries to put his hands on the real authors, that is, the leader of the band of the counterfeiters to be exonerated. His quest gets complicated when Natarajan, a firm policeman, dashes in his pursuit, convinced of his guilt.
Cast
- M. G. Ramachandran as Selvam
- B. Saroja Devi as Kala
- Sheela as Meena
- S. V. Subbaiah as Ponnambalam
- M. N. Nambiar as Chidambaram
- S. A. Ashokan as Inspector Natarajan
- M. V. Rajamma as Thangamma
- C. Lakshmi Rajyam
- Nagesh as C. K. Ramu
- Karikol Raju as Raju
- A. Veerappan as Ramu's friend
- V. P. S. Mani
- Thirupathisamy
Production
Panathottam is named after the book of the same name by C. N. Annadurai.[3] The climax began filming one day at 7:00am, and ended the next day at 7:00pm.[4]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[5][6] The song "Pesuvathu Kiliya" is based on Bilaskhani Todi raga.[7] It contains multiple references to Ramachandran's vital stats through its lyrics "Paaduvadhu kaviyaa illai, paarivallal magana; Seranukku uravaa senthamizhar nilava"; the line "Seranukku uravaa" refers to Ramachandran's place of birth Kerala, "paari vallal" references his perceived generous nature, and "senthamizhar" gives emphasis to Ramachandran's Tamil pride.[8]
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Enna Than Nadakkum" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:18 |
| "Javvathu Medai" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 04:30 |
| "Oru Naal Iravil" | P. Susheela | 03:12 |
| "Oruvar Oruvarai" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | 04:37 |
| "Panathottam" | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:15 |
| "Pesuvathu Kiliya" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 04:06 |
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