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Paadha Kaanikkai

1962Movie2 h 38 min

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A moving, cathartic drama movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Paadha Kaanikkai (English: Offering to the feet) is a 1962 Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Shankar. The film features Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, M. R. Radha and Kamal Haasan in lead roles. The film, produced by G. N. Velumani, had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and was released on 28 September 1962.

Feels like

  • Classic Tamil Drama
  • Emotional Family Saga
  • Socially Conscious
  • Musical & Melodic
  • Moral Conflict
  • Heartfelt Performances
  • Intergenerational Themes
  • Traditional Narrative
  • Redemption & Sacrifice

Cast

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Crew

Directed by
K. Shankar
Written by
M. S. Solamalai
Produced by
G. N. Velumani
Music by
M. S. Viswanathan, T. K. Ramamoorthy

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Facts

July 14, 1962 · 2 h 38 min · Drama

Released
July 14, 1962
Runtime
2 h 38 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Tamil
Made in
India

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Paadha Kaanikkai worth watching?"

Questions about Paadha Kaanikkai

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Is Paadha Kaanikkai worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Paadha Kaanikkai okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Paadha Kaanikkai plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Paadha Kaanikkai good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Paadha Kaanikkai in English?

Tamil

No, it was made in Tamil.