Kathal Paduthum Padu () 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.
Release
Kathal Paduthum Padu was released on 7 October 1966, and became a commercial success.
References
Bibliography
External links
1966 romantic drama films
1960s Tamil-language films
1966 films
Films directed by Joseph Thaliath Jr. Films scored by T. R. Pappa Indian romantic drama films Tamil films remade in other languages