Parakkum Pavai

Parakkum Pavai
Parakkum Pavai
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	T. R. Ramanna
Written by	Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy
Produced by	T. R. Ramanna
Starring	M. G. Ramachandran; B. Saroja Devi; Kanchana
Cinematography	M. A. Rahman
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 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, B. Saroja Devi and Kanchana. The film was released on 11 November 1966 and averagely grossed, having run in theatres for 80 days.

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

M. G. Ramachandran as Jeeva
B. Saroja Devi as Kala
Kanchana as Shantha
J. P. Chandrababu as Rubber
R. S. Manohar as Kabali
K. A. Thangavelu as the director of the National Circus
S. V. Ramadas as Veeramuthu
V. Nagayya as Vedhachalam
O. A. K. Thevar as Balasubramaniyam
M. N. Nambiar as Rangasamy
S. A. Ashokan as Vijayan
N. S. Natarajan as Dhandapani
Sadan as the leader of the group of the men in "Nilavenna Aadi"
Rajasulochana as Sarasu
G. Sakunthala as Kannamma
S. D. Subbulakshmi as Amaniyamma
Manorama as Dilruba
Madhavi as Rita

Production

Parakkum Pavai was produced and directed by T. R. Ramanna under R. R. Pictures, and written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy.^[1] 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, with lyrics by Kannadasan.^[4]

Song	Singers	Length
"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. Susheela	03:18
"Sugam Yethilae"	T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari, K. J. Yesudas	04:09
"Unnaiththaaney"	T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela	03:19
"Yaaraithan Nambuvadho"	P. Susheela	03:08
"Pattu Paavadai Enge"	T. M. Soundararajan	03:16

Release and reception

Parakkum Pavai was released on 11 November 1966.^[2]^[5] 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] Kalki also lauded the film for the circus scenes.^[6] Despite this, according to historian Randor Guy, the film was not a major success as it ran for only 80 days in theatres.^[7]

References

^ 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.
^ ^a ^b "Parakkum Paavai". The Indian Express. 11 November 1966. p. 14. Retrieved 10 April 2019 – via Google News Archive.
^ ^a ^b "Parakkum Pavai". The Indian Express. 26 November 1966. p. 3. Archived from the original on 15 July 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024 – via Google News Archive.
^ "Parakkum Paavai". JioSaavn. 11 November 1966. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
^ 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.
^ "பறக்கும் பாவை". Kalki (in Tamil). 4 December 1966. p. 45. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023 – via Internet Archive.
^ Guy, Randor (14 May 2016). "Parakkum Paavai (1966)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2016.

External links

Parakkum Pavai at IMDb

[1] 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.

[poster-2] "Parakkum Paavai". The Indian Express. 11 November 1966. p. 14. Retrieved 10 April 2019 – via Google News Archive.

[IE_review-3] "Parakkum Pavai". The Indian Express. 26 November 1966. p. 3. Archived from the original on 15 July 2024. Retrieved 18 July 2024 – via Google News Archive.

[4] "Parakkum Paavai". JioSaavn. 11 November 1966. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019.

[5] 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.

[6] "பறக்கும் பாவை". Kalki (in Tamil). 4 December 1966. p. 45. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2023 – via Internet Archive.

[7] Guy, Randor (14 May 2016). "Parakkum Paavai (1966)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2016.

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