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Padithaal Mattum Podhuma (1962)

Padithaal Mattum Podhuma poster
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

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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