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Release date 3 November 1964 Country India Language Tamil Padagotti (English: ) is a 1964 Indian directed by and produced by G. The film stars and in the lead roles, with, and in supporting roles. It deals with the enmity between two fishing communities in a village, which is fuelled by the village's, who stands to gain the most from it all.
Padagotti's screenplay was written by, based on an original story by Nannu, and cinematography was handled by P. The film was shot predominantly on locations near the seashore. It was released on 3 November 1964, during that year's day. Despite facing competition from other films released on the same day, Padagotti became a commercial success and ran for over 100 days in theatres. Contents. Plot Manickam is the leader of a small fishing community named Thirukaai Meenavargal. In the same area lives Alaiyappan, the leader of an opposing fishing community named Sura Meenavargal.
The enmity between the two groups goes way beyond competition. While Manickam is honest, compassionate and principled, his counterpart, Alaiyappan, is exactly the opposite, driven mainly by greed. Manickam's father's main wish is to end the dispute between the two groups, and he persuades them to be friends. However the Sura Meenavargal refuse, and beat him to death. Manickam promises to fulfill his father's wish, and works hard to end the dispute. The person responsible for fuelling this enmity between the two groups is the man who stands to gain the most from it all – the village Yajaman. Alaiyappan’s blind allegiance is to the zamindar.
Manickam soon falls in love with Alaiyappan's daughter Muthazhagi, and she shows the same. However, their romance is strongly disapproved of by their communities. When Manickam again goes to Sura Meenavargal to seek peace, he is beaten to his apparent death. Because of this, his men nearly kill Alaiyappan, who is then saved by a mysterious old man. Thankful to the old man, Alaiyappan allows him to stay with for the night at his home.
Muthazhagi later realises the old man is actually Manickam in disguise, but keeps it a secret from everyone. One day, it is a boat race between the two communities. But Manickam (still in disguise) chooses to go with Sura Meenavargal, and they eventually win the race. However, his fake beard falls down after the race, and everyone recognises him as Manickam. The Thirukaai Meenavargal, enraged for his betrayal, force him to leave Muthazhagi.
When Alaiyappan suddenly goes bankrupt, Yajaman agrees to help him, but wants to be married to Muthazhagi in return. Alaiyappan, initially hesitant, later agrees but Muthazhagi is not ready. She is kept custody at Yajaman's mansion and is unable to escape, even Manickam (in a new disguise) is unable to save her. But Yajaman's wife secretly helps Muthazhagi out of the mansion. In doing so, she is killed by Yajaman. He begins to chase Muthazhagi, but is cornered by Manickam and a fight ensues between the duo.
Shortly after, the local police arrive and arrest Yajaman because he murdered his wife. With both the communities finally reconciling, Alaiyappan agrees for Muthazhagi and Manickam to be married. Cast.
as Manickam. as Muthazhagi. as Yajaman. as Alaiyappan. as Muthazhagi's brother.
as Manickam's sister. as Yajaman's wife Production Padagotti was directed by, and produced by G.
Velumani under the banner of Saravana Films. It was the company's first colour film, being colourised through. The screenplay was written by, based on an original story by Nannu, and cinematography was handled by P. Roy, while C. Jambulingam was chosen as editor. And were cast as Manickam and Muthazhagi respectively, while was cast as Muthazhagi's father Alaiyappan.
Was cast in the role of a self-styled leader of the community who beats people whenever a gramophone plays a certain background music. This part of the story is based on an episode of. Was cast as his lover. Was cast as the, and as his wife. Most of the film was shot on actual locations near the seashore. It was poet who chose the title Padagotti for this film.
Themes Padagotti is a that deals with groupism among fishermen, and the problems of fishermen in general. Journalist wrote that Ramachandran portrayed different roles in his films 'so that different segments of the population could relate to and identify with him', citing his role of a in Padagotti, an agriculturist in (1967), and a rickshaw puller in (1971) as examples. Rajanayagam, author of the book Popular Cinema and Politics in South India: The Films of MGR and Rajinikanth, felt the title Padagotti, like the titles of many other Ramachandran films, was 'sober, occupation-oriented and positive'. Soundtrack The film's original soundtrack was composed by the duo of, while the lyrics were written by Vaali. The song 'Thottal Poo Malarum' was composed in the known as, and according to singer, this song 'changed the outlook of this raga in films'. It was later re-tuned by for the 2004 film. The song 'Tharaimel Pirakka' was composed in, a.
The song 'Koduthadellam Koduthan' was originally written by Vaali for (1960) which was rejected by the director of that film and later it was used in this film. Velumani felt the song 'nicely captured MGR's characteristics' through the lyrics 'Koduthadellam koduthan, Avan yaarukaaga koduthaan, Orutharukka koduthaan illai oorukaaga koduthaan' which translate to 'He gave all that he gave, to whom did he give? Did he give for just one? No, he gave for everyone'.
'Thottal Poo Malarum' was included by in their list Best of Vaali: From 1964 - 2013. Song Singers Lyrics 'Tharaimel Pirakka' 'Thottal Poo Malarum', Vaali 'Koduthellam Koduthaan' Vaali 'Kalyana Ponnu' Vaali 'Paatukku Patteduthu', Vaali 'Naan Oru Kuzhandhai' Vaali 'Azhagu Oru Ragam' Vaali 'Ennai Eduthu' Vaali Release and reception Padagotti was released on 3 November 1964, during that year's day. Despite facing competition from two other Diwali releases ( and ), it became commercially successful, running for over 100 days in theatres. Wrote on 14 November 1964, 'A bright piece of acting by Ramadas and P. Rai's excellent outdoor photography which bares the bountiful beauty of the backwaters of Kerala are the only two redeeming features of the film. But they are as much a consolation as having enjoyed the cool breeze during a day-long futile angling.'
Film historian, writing for The Hindu, praised Nambiar's villainous performance, describing it as 'unforgettable.' For the same newspaper, historian said the film would be remembered for 'Excellent performances by M. Ramachandran, Saroja Devi, M. Nambiar, Nagesh and Manorama, and the melodious songs and meaningful lyrics of Vaali'.
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