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'''''Parakkum Paavai''''' ({{trans|The Flying Woman}}) is a 1966 [[Cinema of India|Indian]] [[Tamil language]] film, directed by [[T. R. Ramanna]], starring [[M. G. Ramachandran]], [[B. Saroja Devi]], [[Kanchana (actress)|Kanchana]] and [[J. P. Chandrababu]] in the lead roles. The |
'''''Parakkum Paavai''''' ({{trans|The Flying Woman}}) is a 1966 [[Cinema of India|Indian]] [[Tamil language]] film, directed by [[T. R. Ramanna]], starring [[M. G. Ramachandran]], [[B. Saroja Devi]], [[Kanchana (actress)|Kanchana]] and [[J. P. Chandrababu]] in the lead roles. The film was released on 11 November 1966 and failed commercially, having run in theatres for only 80 days. |
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== Plot == |
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The music was composed by [[M. S. Viswanathan]].<ref>{{Cite web |url= |
The music was composed by [[M. S. Viswanathan]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/parakkum-paavai/P2fd-fD0pmk_ |title=Parakkum Paavai |website=[[JioSaavn]] |access-date=2019-04-10}}</ref> |
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| Directed by | T. R. Ramanna |
| Written by | Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy |
| Produced by | T. R. Ramanna |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran B. Saroja Devi Kanchana J. P. Chandrababu M. N. Nambiar S. A. Ashokan |
| Cinematography | M. A. Rehman |
| Edited by | M. S. Mani |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | R. R. Pictures |
Release date | 11 November 1966 |
Running time | 171 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Parakkum Paavai (transl. The Flying Woman) is a 1966 Indian Tamil language film, directed by T. R. Ramanna, starring M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi, Kanchana and J. P. Chandrababu in the lead roles. The film was released on 11 November 1966 and failed commercially, having run in theatres for only 80 days.
Plot
Jeeva (M. G. Ramachandran) promised Vedhatchalam (Chittor V. Nagaiah), the father of Kala (B. Saroja Devi), to keep an eye on her. In order to do so, he becomes a trapeze artist in the National Circus.
Cast
- M. G. Ramachandran as Jeeva[1]
- B. Saroja Devi as Kala[1]
- Kanchana as Shantha[1]
- J. P. Chandrababu as Rubber (The clown)
- R. S. Manohar as Kabali[1]
- K. A. Thangavelu as (The director of The National Circus)
- S. V. Ramadass as Veeramuthu (The trapeze artist)
- Chittor V. Nagaiah as Vedhachalam
- O. A. K. Thevar as Balasubramaniyam Vedhachalam (family advocat)
- M. N. Nambiar as Rangaswamy (Vedhachalam family doctor)
- S. A. Ashokan as Vijayan (The tamer of big cats)
- N. S. Natarajan as Dhandapani (The mysterious killer)
- Sadhan (Pattam) as (A thin man of the circus, the leader of the group of the men on "Nilavenna Aadi")
- Rajasulochana as Sarasu[1]
- G. Sakunthala as Kannamma, the 2nd wife of Vedhachalam
- S. D. Subbulakshmi as Amuniyamma, Jeeva's mother
- Manorama as Dilruba
- Madhavi as Ritha
Production
Parakkum Paavai was produced and directed by T. R. Ramanna under R. R. Pictures, and written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy. Cinematography was handled by M. A. Rehman.[2] The film was prominently shot in an actual circus location.[3]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[4]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
| 1 | "Kalyana Naal Parkka" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 04:25 |
| 2 | "Mutthamo Mogamo" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | 06:15 | |
| 3 | "Nilavenna Aadi" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:18 | |
| 4 | "Sugam Yethilae" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari, K. J. Yesudas | 04:09 | |
| 5 | "Unnaiththaaney" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:19 | |
| 6 | "Yaaraithan Nambuvadho" | P. Susheela | 03:08 |
Release and reception
Parakkum Paavai was released on 11 November 1966.[2] 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.".[3] Despite this, according to historian Randor Guy, the film was not commercially successful as it ran for only 80 days in theatres.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Guy, Randor (14 May 2016). "Parakkum Paavai (1966)". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ^ a b "Parakkum Paavai". The Indian Express. 11 November 1966. p. 14.
- ^ a b "Parakkum Pavai". The Indian Express. 26 November 1966. p. 3.
- ^ "Parakkum Paavai". JioSaavn. Retrieved 10 April 2019.