Padithaal Mattum Podhuma (1962)
- Original title
- Padithal Mattum Podhuma
- Directed by
- A. Bhimsingh
- Genre
- family film
- Country
- India
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rated
- U
- Rating
- 7.0 of 10 from 2 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
The film focuses on a family and romantic relationships. It questions whether formal education alone is enough for a fulfilling life. The story follows the characters as they navigate love and family responsibilities.
romanticdramaticfamily-orientedemotionalold-fashionedearnestreflectiveheartfelt
What happens
Padithal Mattum Podhuma (transl. Is education alone enough?) is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by A. Bhimsingh. Based on the 1961 novel Naa, by the Bengali writer Tarashankar Bandopadhyay, the film stars Sivaji Ganesan, K. Balaji, Savitri, M. R. Radha and Rajasulochana. It was released on 14 April 1962 and became a commercial success, running for more than 100 days at all centres in Tamil Nadu. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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