Paithiyakkaran (1947)
- Directed by
- S. Panju, R. Krishnan
- Genre
- comedy drama
- Country
- British Raj
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A man is mistaken for a madman in a small town, leading to a series of comic misunderstandings. The film is based on a stage play and features a supporting performance by M. G. Ramachandran.
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What happens
Payithiyakaran (English title: Madman?) is a 1947 Indian Tamil-language film produced by and starring N. S. Krishnan. It was based on the play of the same name staged by Krishnan's drama troupe. It was the first film for Krishnan after his acquittal in the Lakshmikanthan murder case. M. G. Ramachandran played a supporting role in the film. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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