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Tamil CINEMA · 1960
Padikkadha Medhai
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Overview
Chandrasekaran, an industrialist, is very successful in his business and has a loving family. His three sons and two daughters live happily as one family. He brings up an orphan, Rangan (Sivaji Ganesan), who is utterly devoted to the family. Calamity strikes the family in the form of loss in business. The last daughter's marriage gets cancelled. The brothers and their wives ill-treat their parents and Rangan and his wife. Seeing this Chandrasekaran has no choice to ask Rangan and his wife leave their house. Aftermath Chandrasekaran dies a broken-hearted man leaving his wife and youngest daughter to be in their children's merciless hospitality. Rangan, with his simplicity and pure-hardheartedness, takes it upon himself to look after the mother and sister. In the end, he proves that love and affection is the greatest wealth.
A closer look
Padikkadha Medhai (1960) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by A. Bhimsingh. The cast includes Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, S. V. Ranga Rao, P. Kannamba. Runtime: 164 minutes.
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What is the original language of Padikkadha Medhai?
Padikkadha Medhai is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Padikkadha Medhai?
Our source metadata lists 25 June 1960. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Padikkadha Medhai?
The listed director is A. Bhimsingh.
Who is in the cast of Padikkadha Medhai?
The available cast credits include Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, S. V. Ranga Rao, P. Kannamba, T. S. Durairaj. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Padikkadha Medhai?
The recorded runtime is 164 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Padikkadha Medhai?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is Padikkadha Medhai about?
Chandrasekaran, an industrialist, is very successful in his business and has a loving family. His three sons and two daughters live happily as one family. He brings up an orphan, Rangan (Sivaji Ganesan), who is utterly devoted to the family. Calamity strikes the family in the form of loss in business. The last daughter's marriage gets cancelled. The brothers and their wives ill-treat their parents and Rangan and his wife. Seeing this Chandrasekaran has no choice to ask Rangan and his wife leave their house. Aftermath Chandrasekaran dies a broken-hearted man leaving his wife and youngest daughter to be in their children's merciless hospitality. Rangan, with his simplicity and pure-hardheartedness, takes it upon himself to look after the mother and sister. In the end, he proves that love and affection is the greatest wealth.
