Parakkum Paavai

Parakkum Paavai (transl. The Flying Woman) is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by T. R. Ramanna, starring M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi, Kanchana and J. P. Chandrababu. The film was released on 11 November 1966 and averagely grossed, having run in theatres for 80 days.

Parakkum Paavai
Theatrical release poster
Directed byT. R. Ramanna
Produced byT. R. Ramanna
Written bySakthi T. K. Krishnasamy
StarringM. G. Ramachandran
B. Saroja Devi
Music byM. S. Viswanathan
CinematographyM. A. Rehman
Edited byM. S. Mani
Production
company
R. R. Pictures
Release date
  • 11 November 1966 (1966-11-11)
Running time
171 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

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

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.SongSingersLyricsLength
1"Kalyana Naal Parkka"T. M. Soundararajan, P. SusheelaKannadasan04:25
2"Mutthamo Mogamo"T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari06:15
3"Nilavenna Aadi"T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela03:18
4"Sugam Yethilae"T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari, K. J. Yesudas04:09
5"Unnaiththaaney"T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela03:19
6"Yaaraithan Nambuvadho"P. Susheela03:08
7"Pattu Paavadai Enge"T. M. Soundararajan03:16

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]

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References
  1. Guy, Randor (14 May 2016). "Parakkum Paavai (1966)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  2. "Parakkum Paavai". The Indian Express. 11 November 1966. p. 14.
  3. "Parakkum Pavai". The Indian Express. 26 November 1966. p. 3.
  4. "Parakkum Paavai". JioSaavn. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019.

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