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Panam (1952)

Panam poster
Directed by
N. S. Krishnan
Country
India
Elsewhere
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How it feels

This Indian Tamil film from 1952 follows a story about money and its moral consequences. The main characters are caught up in conflicts that test their values and relationships.

dramaticearnestfast-pacedfolk-inflectedmoralisticlively

What happens

Panam (transl. Money) is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by N. S. Krishnan and written by M. Karunanidhi from a story by N. V. Babu. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, N. S. Krishnan, B. R. Panthulu and Padmini. It was also the first of the many collbaborations between Ganesan and Padmini. The film was released on 27 December 1952. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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