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Tamil CINEMA · 1954
Edhir Paradhathu
எதிர் பாராதது
Overview
Ethirpaaraathathu narrates the story of star-crossed lovers Sundar (Sivaji Ganesan) and Sumathi (Padmini) in whose house Sundar, a college student, lodges. Both dream of a happy, married life, but that is not to be. Sundar is involved in an air crash and is believed to be dead. However, he survives the crash and loses his eyesight. Unwilling to face his father (Nagaiah), he tries to lead a life on his own. Destiny takes over their lives and the widowed father marries Sumathi and on the wedding night, the husband realises that his son and bride are sweethearts. Broken-hearted, he leaves home and wanders around visiting temples and holy places.
A closer look
Edhir Paradhathu (1954) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Directed by Chitrapu Narayana Rao. The cast includes Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, S. Varalakshmi, Chittoor V. Nagayya.
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What is the original language of Edhir Paradhathu?
Edhir Paradhathu is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Edhir Paradhathu?
Our source metadata lists 9 December 1954. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Edhir Paradhathu?
The listed director is Chitrapu Narayana Rao.
Who is in the cast of Edhir Paradhathu?
The available cast credits include Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, S. Varalakshmi, Chittoor V. Nagayya, S. V. Sahasranamam. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
What is the original title of Edhir Paradhathu?
The original title in our source data is எதிர் பாராதது. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Edhir Paradhathu about?
Ethirpaaraathathu narrates the story of star-crossed lovers Sundar (Sivaji Ganesan) and Sumathi (Padmini) in whose house Sundar, a college student, lodges. Both dream of a happy, married life, but that is not to be. Sundar is involved in an air crash and is believed to be dead. However, he survives the crash and loses his eyesight. Unwilling to face his father (Nagaiah), he tries to lead a life on his own. Destiny takes over their lives and the widowed father marries Sumathi and on the wedding night, the husband realises that his son and bride are sweethearts. Broken-hearted, he leaves home and wanders around visiting temples and holy places.
