Kathal Paduthum Padu
| Kathal Paduthum Padu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | Joseph Thaliath Jr. |
| Story by | Kalaignanam |
| Produced by | Dominic Joseph |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | B. B. Lucas |
| Edited by | M. Vellaichami |
| Music by | T. R. Pappa |
Production company |
Citadel Studios |
Release date |
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Running time |
119 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kathal Paduthum Padu (transl. Strains caused by love) is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Joseph Thaliath Jr and produced under Citadel Studios. The film stars Jaishankar and Vanisri, the latter's debut in Tamil cinema. It was released on 7 October 1966 and became a commercial success. The film was remade in Telugu as Premalo Pramadam (1967).
Plot
Cast
- Lead cast
- Jaishankar as Raju
- Vanisri as Suguna
- Male supporting cast
- K. A. Thangavelu as Achu
- Moorthy as Vichu
- Suruli Rajan as Ponnambalam
- Female supporting cast
- Pandari Bai as Raju's mother
- Vijaya Lalitha as Chandra
- Jayanthi as Maya
- Muthulakshmi as Meenakshi
- Kumari Radha as Lalli
- Sakunthala as Kalarani
- Rajeshwari
- Rama Prabha as Laila
Production
Kathal Paduthum Padu was directed by Joseph Thaliath Jr and produced by Dominic Joseph under the banner of Citadel Studios. The story and dialogues were written by Kalaignanam. This film marked Vanisri's first lead role in Tamil. Gemini Rajeshwari (credited simply as Rajeshwari) was cast after Thaliath was impressed with her performance in the play Kannum Imaiyum. Cinematography was handled by B. B. Lucas, and editing by M. Vellaichami. It is Vellaichami's first film as editor.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by T. R. Pappa.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Alli Chendathuthe" | Panchu Arunachalam | P. Susheela | |
| 2. | "Ivaloru Azhagiya" | Mayavanathan | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | |
| 3. | "Kangalilrandil" | M. K. Athmanathan | P. Susheela, S. Janaki | |
| 4. | "Meladai Katrada" | Mayavanathan | P. Susheela | |
| 5. | "Velli Nila" | Alangudi Somu | P. Susheela |
Release
Kathal Paduthum Padu was released on 7 October 1966, and became a commercial success.