Pudhea Paadhai

Pudhea Paadhai
Directed by R. Parthiban
Produced by A. Sundaram
Screenplay by R. Parthiban
Story by R. Parthiban
Starring R. Parthiban
Seetha
Music by Chandrabose
Cinematography A. Rajpreet
Editing by M. N. Raja
Studio Vivekchitra
Release date(s) 1989 (1989)
Country India
Language Tamil

Pudhea Paadhai (English: New way/direction); often spelled as Pudhiya Paadhai) is a 1989 Tamil comedy drama film written and directed by R. Parthiban.[1] Parthiban's directorial debut, it features himself in the lead role as an inhumane ruffian who gets reformed by his rape victim, portrayed by Seetha.[2][3] The film released to critical acclaim and emerged a box-office success, while also winning several accolades including two National Film Awards,[1][3] and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. It was remade into Hindi as Benaam Badsha starring Anil Kapoor and Juhi Chawla in lead roles which did above average business at the box-office.

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Cast

Awards

References

  1. ^ a b Dailynews - Parthiban to direct ‘Pudhiya Paadhai’
  2. ^ Stark portrayal of reality - The Times of India
  3. ^ a b The Hindu : Arts / Cinema : Vithagan is back
  4. ^ Class performer - Deccan Herald
  5. ^ The Hindu : Metro Plus Madurai : There ain’t any stopping her

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