| Pandhayam | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | A. Kasilingam |
| Screenplay by | A. Kasilingam |
| Story by | Madurai Thirumaran |
| Produced by | A. Kasilingam |
| Starring | Gemini Ganesan Vijaya Nirmala |
| Cinematography | G. Durai |
| Edited by | K. Perumal A. Sastha |
| Music by | T. R. Pappa |
Production company | Emkay Movies |
| Distributed by | Subbu |
Release date |
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Running time | 170 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Pandhayam (transl. Bet) is a 1967 IndianTamil-language film produced and directed by A. Kasilingam, who also wrote the screenplay from a story by Madurai Thirumaran. The film starsGemini Ganesan andVijaya Nirmala. It was released on 29 September 1967. The film was remade inHindi asSachaai (1969) and inTelugu asManchi Mitrulu (1969).[2]
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Pandhayam was produced and directed by A. Kasilingam under the banner Emkay Movies.[3] Kasilingam also wrote the screenplay, based on a story by Madurai Thirumaran. Cinematography was handled by G. Durai, art direction by D. S. Godwankar,[4] and the editing was jointly handled by K. Perumal and A. Sastha.[1] The final length of the film was 3,943 metres (12,936 ft).[3]
The soundtrack was composed byT. R. Pappa, and the lyrics were written byKannadasan.[5]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oruvar pinnale primary P.Susheela" |
Pandhayam was released on 29 September 1967,[3] and distributed by Subbu.[1]Kalki praised the film for its story and cast performances.[6]
