Pudhiya Pathai (1960 film)
Pudhiya Pathai (transl. New Course) is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Tapi Chanakya.[2] The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Savithri.[3] This is a remake of the Hindi film Ek Hi Raasta (1956). It was remade in Telugu as Kumkuma Rekha (1960).
| Pudhiya Pathai | |
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| Directed by | Tapi Chanakya |
| Screenplay by | Murasoli Maran |
| Story by | Mukhram Sharma |
| Starring | Gemini Ganesan Savithri K. A. Thangavelu K. Balaji |
| Music by | Master Venu |
| Cinematography | Yoosuf Mulji |
Production company | Sri Sarathi Studios |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
List adapted from the database of Film News Anandan.[1]
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Production
The film was directed by Tapi Chanakya, who began his career as a radio telegraphist. He had directed successful films like Rojulu Marayi in Telugu, which was remade in Tamil as Kaalam Maari Pochu, that introduced Waheeda Rehman to the screen. He also directed the MGR hit Enga Veettu Pillai.[2] The story was written by Mukhram Sharma and Murasoli Maran wrote the dialogues. Cinematography was handled by Yoosuf Mulji. Vembatti Sathyam was the choreographer.
The story was originally made as a Hindi film titled Ek Hi Raasta, that was released in 1956.
The film was remade in Telugu with the title Kumkuma Rekha (1960).[4]
Soundtrack
Music was composed by Master Venu, while the lyrics were penned by A. Maruthakasi and Kannadasan. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, Jikki, P. Susheela and Jayalakshmi Santhanam.[5]
The song "Aasaigal Malarvadhu Paruva Nenjile" is baseed on the tune of "Sawle Salone Aaye Din Baharke" from the 1956 Hindi film Ek Hi Raasta.
| No. | Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Duration (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Innum Yaen Varavillai" | P. Susheela | A. Maruthakasi | 02:17 |
| 2 | "Aasaigal Malarvadhu Paruva Nenjile" | T. M. Soundararajan & Jikki | 04:14 | |
| 3 | "Thanjaavoor Bommai Pole" | Jikki & group | 04:18 | |
| 4 | "Muyandraal Pugazh Perave Mudiyaadhaa" | P. Susheela & Jayalakshmi Santhanan | 03:01 | |
| 5 | "Vaanamenum Kooraiyin" | T. M. Soundararajan | Kannadasan | 05:18 |
| 6 | "Inba Kanavodu Kan Moodu" | P. Susheela | ||
| 7 | "Manamaalai Izhandha Thaaye" | T. M. Soundararajan | ||
| 8 | "En Indha Iravu" | T. M. Soundararajan & Jikki | 03:08 |
References
- Film News Anandan (23 October 2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [History of Landmark Tamil Films] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivakami Publishers. Archived from the original on 17 March 2017.
- Ashish Rajadhyaksha & Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (PDF). Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. pp. 73, 98 & 631.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
- Pudhiya Padai
- Ramachandran, T. M. (20 July 1963). "Sarathi Studios in Full Swing". Sport and Pastime. p. 48.
- G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039) First edition December 2014. p. 206.