| Parakkum Pavai | |
| Director: | T. R. Ramanna |
| Producer: | T. R. Ramanna |
| Starring: | M. G. Ramachandran B. Saroja Devi |
| Music: | M. S. Viswanathan |
| Cinematography: | M. A. Rahman |
| Editing: | M. S. Mani |
| Studio: | R. R. Pictures |
| Runtime: | 171 minutes |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Tamil |
Parakkum Pavai (in Tamil pronounced as /paɾakːɯm paːʋaɪ/) is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by T. R. Ramanna, starring M. G. Ramachandran and B. Saroja Devi. The film was released on 11 November 1966 and grossed above average, having run in theatres for 85 days.
Jeeva, the son of a businessman, promises a dying man Vedhachalam, that he will take care of his daughter Kala. To do so, he obtains employment as a trapeze artist in the National Circus.
Parakkum Pavai was produced and directed by T. R. Ramanna under R. R. Pictures, and written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy.[1] Cinematography was handled by M. A. Rehman.[2] The film was prominently shot in an actual circus location.[3]
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[4]
| Song | Singers | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Kalyana Naal Parkka" | 04:25 | ||
| "Mutthamo Mogamo" | 06:15 | ||
| "Nilavenna Aadi" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:18 | |
| "Sugam Yethilae" | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari, K. J. Yesudas | 04:09 | |
| "Unnaiththaaney" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:19 | |
| "Yaaraithan Nambuvadho" | P. Susheela | 03:08 | |
| "Pattu Paavadai Enge" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:16 |
Parakkum Pavai was released on 11 November 1966.[5] The Indian Express wrote, "Spectacular thrills, spills, breathtaking serial feats and a dazzling display of acrobatics highlight R. R. Pictures Parakkum Pavai [...] a social drama set against an exciting panorama of circus life." Kalki also lauded the film for the circus scenes.[6] Despite this, according to historian Randor Guy, the film was above average grosser as it ran for 85 days in theatres.[7]