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Overview
Sivaji Ganesan plays the younger physician to the king (R. Balasubramaniam) and his wife (Padmini) was modelled on Kannagi as the personification of female virtues. The physician is commanded to the palace to treat the king where the princess (M. N. Rajam) falls for him and virtually enslaves him, preventing him from going back to his wife.
A closer look
Thangapadumai (1959) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by A. S. A. Samy. The cast includes Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, T. R. Rajakumari, M. N. Nambiar. Runtime: 184 minutes.
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Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Thangapadumai?
Thangapadumai is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Thangapadumai?
Our source metadata lists 10 January 1959. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Thangapadumai?
The listed director is A. S. A. Samy.
Who is in the cast of Thangapadumai?
The available cast credits include Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, T. R. Rajakumari, M. N. Nambiar, D. Balasubramaniam. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Thangapadumai?
The recorded runtime is 184 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Thangapadumai?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Thangapadumai?
The original title in our source data is தங்கப்பதுமை. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Thangapadumai about?
Sivaji Ganesan plays the younger physician to the king (R. Balasubramaniam) and his wife (Padmini) was modelled on Kannagi as the personification of female virtues. The physician is commanded to the palace to treat the king where the princess (M. N. Rajam) falls for him and virtually enslaves him, preventing him from going back to his wife.
