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Overview
A young attractive and unemployed woman Seetha(Devika) taking up stage acting as a career. A wealthy man Kannabiran(K. Balaji) is after her, and uses his henchman(R. S. Manohar) to kidnap her. During the attempt, Rajan (Gemini Ganesan) and his clever dog Honey rescue her and the two fall in love. Rajan is the son of a Zamindar (S. V. Ranga Rao), who has a poor opinion of Seetha. However, after many hurdles, the two marry. The director of Seetha's stage troupe Gopal (R. Muthuraman) too is in love with her. But, she never responds. When Kannabiran is murdered. Gopal is arrested. He has an alibi - on the night of the murder, a young woman stayed with him in his house, but then he does not disclose her identity. The woman turns out to be Seetha and she gives them the evidence. One of the members of the jury is her father-in-law and complications follow with the husband leaving her and wishing to marry again. However, the truth comes out and the family is united in the end.
A closer look
Vazhkai Padagu (1965) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Directed by C Srinivasan. The cast includes Gemini Ganesan, Devika, R. Muthuraman, S. V. Ranga Rao. Runtime: 166 minutes.
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What is the original language of Vazhkai Padagu?
Vazhkai Padagu is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Vazhkai Padagu?
Our source metadata lists 26 March 1965. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Vazhkai Padagu?
The listed director is C Srinivasan.
Who is in the cast of Vazhkai Padagu?
The available cast credits include Gemini Ganesan, Devika, R. Muthuraman, S. V. Ranga Rao, M. V. Rajamma. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Vazhkai Padagu?
The recorded runtime is 166 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is Vazhkai Padagu about?
A young attractive and unemployed woman Seetha(Devika) taking up stage acting as a career. A wealthy man Kannabiran(K. Balaji) is after her, and uses his henchman(R. S. Manohar) to kidnap her. During the attempt, Rajan (Gemini Ganesan) and his clever dog Honey rescue her and the two fall in love. Rajan is the son of a Zamindar (S. V. Ranga Rao), who has a poor opinion of Seetha. However, after many hurdles, the two marry. The director of Seetha's stage troupe Gopal (R. Muthuraman) too is in love with her. But, she never responds. When Kannabiran is murdered. Gopal is arrested. He has an alibi - on the night of the murder, a young woman stayed with him in his house, but then he does not disclose her identity. The woman turns out to be Seetha and she gives them the evidence. One of the members of the jury is her father-in-law and complications follow with the husband leaving her and wishing to marry again. However, the truth comes out and the family is united in the end.
