Paadha Kaanikkai
Paadha Kaanikkai (transl. Offering to the feet) is a 1962 Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Shankar. The film features Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, C. R. Vijayakumari, M. R. Radha and Kamal Haasan in lead roles. The film, produced by G. N. Velumani, had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.
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| Directed by | K. Shankar |
| Produced by | G. N. Velumani |
| Written by | M. S. Solamalai |
| Starring | Gemini Ganesan Savitri |
| Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
| Cinematography | Thambu |
| Edited by | K. Shankar K. Narayanan |
Production company | Saravana Films |
Release date | 14 July 1962 |
Running time | 158 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Gemini Ganesan as Sekar
- Savitri as Malathi
- C. R. Vijayakumari as Chitra
- M. R. Radha as Veerasamy pillai
- J. P. Chandrababu as Veerasamy pillai's son
- Kamal Haasan as Ravi
- S. V. Subbaiah as Sekar's father
- S. A. Ashokan as Manickam
- M. V. Rajamma as Parvathi
- C. K. Saraswathi as Eshwari
- Karikol Raju as Villager
- S. Rama Rao as Pardeshi
- 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
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| Released | 1962 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Length | 34:19 | ||||
| Language | Tamil | ||||
| Producer | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy | ||||
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The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[1]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
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| 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".[2] According to film historian Randor Guy, the film failed commercially, mainly due to "its predictable storyline and theatrical look."[3]
References
- "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.