Paavai Vilakku is a Tamil 1960 film directed by K. Somu. The film features Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, Pandari Bai, M. N. Rajam and Kumari Kamala in lead roles. The film, had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan and was released on 19 October 1960.
The film was based on the very popular Tamil author Akilan’s novel “Paavai Vilakku” As the story was serialised in a weekly magazine, it had many twists and turns, and the movie is also not easy to narrate in detail.
Despite the popularity of the novel, brilliant writing for the screen by A.P. Nagarajan and fine performances Sivaji came up with an excellent portrayal, well supported by Sowcar Janaki, Rajam, and Kumari Kamala.
Directed by – K. Somu
Produced by – T. Vijayarangam & V. K. Gopanna
Written by – A. P. Nagarajan
Screenplay – by A. P. Nagarajan
Story by – Akilan
Starring – Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, Pandari Bai, M. N. Rajam, Kumari Kamala, V. K. Ramasamy, K. Sarangkapani
Music by – K. V. Mahadevan
Cinematography – V. K. Gopanna
Edited by – T. Vijayarangam & K. Thurairaj
Production – Sri Vijayagopal Pictures
Distributed by – Sri Vijayagopal Pictures
Release dates – 19 October 1960
Running time – 170 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
