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).[1][2]
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Directed by | Joseph Thaliath Jr. |
Story by | Kalaignanam |
Produced by | Dominic Joseph |
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Cinematography | B. B. Lucas |
Edited by | M. Vellaichami |
Music by | T. R. Pappa |
Production company | Citadel Studios |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Kathal Paduthum Padu was directed by Joseph Thaliath Jr and produced by Dominic Joseph under the banner of Citadel Studios.[4] The story and dialogues were written by Kalaignanam.[5] This film marked Vanisri's first lead role in Tamil.[6] Gemini Rajeshwari (credited simply as Rajeshwari) was cast after Thaliath was impressed with her performance in the play Kannum Imaiyum.[7] Cinematography was handled by B. B. Lucas, and editing by M. Vellaichami.[8] It is Vellaichami's first film as editor.[9]
The music of the film was composed by T. R. Pappa.[10]
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Aadharam Neeye Ganapathy" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan, Bangalore Ramani Ammal | |
2. | "Gaga Gaga Gaga Kandane Varuga" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
3. | "Ichai Kiliyendru" | Latha | |
4. | "Pandiya Mannanin Rajakumari" | Vani Jairam |
Kathal Paduthum Padu was released on 7 October 1966,[8] and became a commercial success.[11]