Paanai Pidithaval Bhaagyasaali
| Paanai Pidithaval Bhaagyasaali | |
|---|---|
| Tamil | பானை பிடித்தவள் பாக்கியசாலி |
| Directed by | T. S. Durairaj |
| Produced by | T. S. Durairaj |
| Written by | Gangeyan |
| Starring |
T. S. Durairaj Savitri K. Balaji P. S. Veerappa |
| Music by |
S. V. Venkatraman S. Rajeswara Rao |
Production company |
Marakatha Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Paanai Pidithaval Bhaagyasaali (English: The woman who has the pot is lucky) is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by T. S. Durairaj. The film stars himself, Savitri, K. Balaji, T. P. Muthulakshmi, P. S. Veerappa and V. S. Raghavan.[2]
Cast
Credits adapted from The Hindu:[2]
- T. S. Durairaj
- Savitri
- K. Balaji
- P. S. Veerappa
- V. S. Raghavan
- R. Nageswara Rao
- T. P. Muthulakshmi
- Saayiram
- Angamuthu
- T. N. Kamalam
Production
Paanai Pidithaval Bhaagyasaali was produced and directed by T. S. Durairaj via his studio Marakatha Pictures, and he also starred as the male lead.[1] Gangeyan was the writer. Shooting took place at many Madras studios such as Paramount, Revathi, Gemini and Majestic.[2]
Soundtrack
The music of the film was composed by S. V. Venkatraman and S. Rajeswara Rao, with lyrics by Sundara Vathiyar and Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass. The singers were Sirkazhi Govindarajan, Jikki and Thiruchi Loganathan. The song "Purushan Veetil Vaazha Pora Penney" performed by Loganathan was criticised by social activists and critics for its misogynistic nature.[2]
Reception
The Indian Express said, "In [Paanai Pidithaval Bhaagyasaali], comedian Durairaj promotes himself to a producer and a competent director. The picture designed with economy of language, quickness of action and deftness of movement, makes an impression because of the skillfully woven plot, pleasing songs and lively antics."[3] According to film historian Randor Guy, the film was not successful because of the "weak" screenplay and on-screen narration, but the music was it's "redeeming feature". He also praised Savitri's performance.[2]
References
- 1 2 Film News Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [Tamil film history and its achievements] (in Tamil). Chennai: Sivagami Publishers. Archived from the original on 8 May 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Guy, Randor (9 February 2013). "Paanai Pidithaval Bhaagyasaali 1958". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 May 2017. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ↑ "The press acclaim and the public applaud". The Indian Express. 24 January 1958. p. 3. Retrieved 9 May 2017.