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'''''Puthiya Paravai''''' ({{lang-en|''New Bird''}}), also spelt as '''''Pudhiya Paravai''''',<ref name=CLASS/> is a 1964 [[India]]n [[Kollywood|Tamil]] [[romantic thriller]] film directed by Dada Mirasi and produced by [[Sivaji Films]]. Starring [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[B. Saroja Devi]], [[M. R. Radha]] and [[Sowcar Janaki]] in the lead roles, with [[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]], [[Nagesh]] and [[Manorama (actress)|Manorama]] in supporting roles, the story is about Gopal, a businessman who falls for Latha, who he meets on a cruise ship ''en route'' to India from Singapore. As they fall in love, he reveals that he was already married, but his wife died and this continuously taunts him. Latha consoles him, and they decide to marry. But on their engagement day, an unexpected incident changes their lives forever. How Gopal overcomes this forms the rest of the story.
'''''Puthiya Paravai''''' ({{lang-en|''New Bird''}}), also spelt as '''''Pudhiya Paravai''''',<ref name=CLASS/> is a 1964 [[India]]n [[Kollywood|Tamil]] [[romantic thriller]] film directed by Dada Mirasi and produced by [[Sivaji Films]]. Starring [[Sivaji Ganesan]], [[B. Saroja Devi]], [[M. R. Radha]] and [[Sowcar Janaki]] in the lead roles, with [[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]], [[Nagesh]] and [[Manorama (actress)|Manorama]] in supporting roles, the story is about Gopal, a businessman who falls for Latha, who he meets on a cruise ship ''en route'' to India from Singapore. As they fall in love, he reveals that he was already married, but his wife died and this continuously taunts him. Latha consoles him, and they decide to marry. But on their engagement day, an unexpected incident changes their lives forever. How Gopal overcomes this forms the rest of the story.


''Puthiya Paravai'', which is the maiden production of Sivaji Films, is a remake of the 1963 [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali film]] ''Shesh Ankaa'', itself inspired by the 1958 [[Cinema of the United Kingdom|British film]] ''[[Chase a Crooked Shadow]]''. The costumes featured in the film were tailored and brought from [[Singapore]] and [[England]]. The soundtrack was composed by [[M. S. Viswanathan]] and [[T. K. Ramamurthy]]; it was very successful. [[K. S. Prasad]] served as the film's cinematographer.
''Puthiya Paravai'', which is the maiden production of Sivaji Films, is a remake of the 1963 [[Cinema of West Bengal|Bengali film]] ''Shesh Ankaa'', itself inspired by the 1958 [[Cinema of the United Kingdom|British film]] ''[[Chase a Crooked Shadow]]''. The costumes featured in the film were tailored and brought from [[Singapore]] and [[England]]. The soundtrack was composed by [[M. S. Viswanathan]] and [[T. K. Ramamurthy]] with lyrics by [[Kannadasan]]. [[K. S. Prasad]] served as the film's cinematographer. The final cut of the film was {{Convert|4473|metres|feet}}.


The film was dubbed in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''Singapore CID'' in 1965. ''Puthiya Paravai'' was released on 12 September 1964 to critical acclaim, with praise directed at the innovative filmmaking, the music and the lead actors' performances. The film was also a commercial success, and had a theatrical run of over 100 days. The film is due to be digitally restored and re-released in 2014.
The film was dubbed in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] as ''Singapore CID'' in 1965. ''Puthiya Paravai'' was released on 12 September 1964 to critical acclaim, with praise directed at the innovative filmmaking, the music and the lead actors' performances. The film was also a commercial success, and had a theatrical run of over 100 days. The film is due to be digitally restored and re-released in 2014.
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Gopal ([[Sivaji Ganesan]]) is a rich businessman ''en route'' to [[India]] from [[Singapore]] in a [[cruise ship]]. He meets Latha ([[Saroja Devi]]), another traveller who has been accompanied by her father Ramadurai ([[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]]). In course of time, Gopal and Latha develop a liking for each other and the former invites them to stay at his palatial mansion in [[Ooty]], which they accept. One day, Latha discovers that Gopal gets agitated whenever he sees an onrushing train and demands to know the reason for the same. Gopal explains that the reason behind this is his first wife.
Gopal ([[Sivaji Ganesan]]) is a rich businessman ''en route'' to [[India]] from [[Singapore]] in a [[cruise ship]]. He meets Latha ([[Saroja Devi]]), another traveller who has been accompanied by her father Ramadurai ([[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]]). In course of time, Gopal and Latha develop a liking for each other and the former invites them to stay at his palatial mansion in [[Ooty]], which they accept. One day, Latha discovers that Gopal gets agitated whenever he sees an onrushing train and demands to know the reason for the same. Gopal explains that the reason behind this is his first wife.


Gopal who had lost his mother had been wandering aimlessly at Singapore. In a nightclub, he met a singer named Chitra ([[Sowcar Janaki]]). He got attracted to her and they decided to marry, in the presence of Chitra's brother Raju (S. V. Ramdoss). On the first night of the marriage, Gopal saw that his wife was not cultured and she visits nightclubs, parties and drinks alcohol. Gopal was depressed by her attitude, but tolerated for respect of his family. Eventually, his father (Dada Mirasi) died of a heart attack after seeing Chitra's drunken attitude. Gopal tried to control Chitra, but she always felt irritated by his acts. At one point, she tried to walk out of his life. Gopal pleaded to change her mind, but Chitra went away. The next day he heard Chitra died in railway track and this disturbs him a lot. Latha sympathises with him and accepts his love.
Gopal who had lost his mother had been wandering aimlessly at Singapore. In a nightclub, he met a singer named Chitra ([[Sowcar Janaki]]). He got attracted to her and they decided to marry, in the presence of Chitra's brother Raju (S. V. Ramdoss). But Gopal was disappointed as from the very first day of their marriage, she often came home inebriated, continued her waywardness and in spite of his repeated requests, had scant respect for tradition and family values. Eventually, his father (Dada Mirasi) died of a heart attack after seeing Chitra's drunken attitude. Gopal tried to control Chitra, but she always felt irritated by his acts. At one point, she tried to walk out of his life. Gopal pleaded to change her mind, but Chitra went away. The next day he heard Chitra died in railway track and this disturbs him a lot. Latha sympathises with him and accepts his love.


Their engagement is fixed and while the function is on, a young woman walks in, claiming to be his dead wife Chitra, accompanied by her uncle Rangan ([[M. R. Radha]]). Gopal says the woman is an imposter but she and her uncle have clinching evidence which convinces even Gopal's police friend Kumar (O. A. K. Thevar). Chitra and Rangan start behaving in an irritating manner and Gopal gets frustrated. He fears that Latha might leave him because his "wife" has turned up. Eventually, Gopal reveals the truth to everyone: When Chitra was ready to leave Gopal forever he slapped her in frustration. Chitra, a heart patient, could not take the insult of his slap and died of a shock. Gopal realised that he had inadvertently killed his wife. To avoid arrest, and safeguard the honour of his family, he manipulated the murder to appear like a suicide on a railway track and fabricated the necessary evidence to show that Chitra committed suicide. Thus, Gopal escaped from the charges of murder.
Their engagement is fixed and while the function is on, a young woman walks in, claiming to be his dead wife Chitra, accompanied by her uncle Rangan ([[M. R. Radha]]). Gopal says the woman is an imposter but she and her uncle have clinching evidence which convinces even Gopal's police friend Kumar (O. A. K. Thevar). Chitra and Rangan start behaving in an irritating manner and Gopal gets frustrated. He fears that Latha might leave him because his "wife" has turned up. Eventually, Gopal reveals the truth to everyone: When Chitra was ready to leave Gopal forever he slapped her in frustration. Chitra, a heart patient, could not take the insult of his slap and died of a shock. Gopal realised that he had inadvertently killed his wife. To avoid arrest, and safeguard the honour of his family, he manipulated the murder to appear like a suicide on a railway track and fabricated the necessary evidence to show that Chitra committed suicide. Thus, Gopal escaped from the charges of murder.
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[[Sivaji Ganesan]] was cast as the male lead. Both the female leads – [[B. Saroja Devi]] and [[Sowcar Janaki]] – made an impact by acting in characters different from what they were earlier typecast as.<ref name=TIMES/> According to Ganesan's eldest son [[Ramkumar Ganesan|Ramkumar]], "Sivaji always thought of Sowcar Janaki as classy and sophisticated. That is why he cast her in the role of a modern woman in the film ''Pudhiya Paravai''. Before that Sowcar had only acted in homely roles".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-23/chennai/30655334_1_sivaji-ganesan-sivaji-film-pudhiya-paravai | title=Fans go back in time to pay tribute to Sivaji | work=The Times of India | date=23 January 2012 | accessdate=24 April 2012 | archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20130709145144/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-23/chennai/30655334_1_sivaji-ganesan-sivaji-film-pudhiya-paravai | archivedate=30 March 2013}}</ref> Director Dada Mirasi, who appeared in a [[guest role]] as the hero's father in the film,<ref name=HINDU/> was initially not convinced about Janaki acting in the film. But after seeing her performance in the song "Paartha Gnabagam Illaiyo", "Mirasi conceded she had won".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/12/29/stories/2006122900820200.htm | title=A dauntless spirit showcased | work=The Hindu | date=29 December 2006 | accessdate=24 April 2012 | author=Rangarajan, Malathi | archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6FVZAJorz | archivedate=30 March 2013}}</ref> Actors [[Nagesh]] and [[M. R. Radha]] were also selected to play important roles.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jul-10-05/sivaj-ganesan-pudhiya-paravai-27-07-10.html | title=Sivaji still draws houseful audience | publisher=[[Behindwoods.com]] | date=27 July 2010 | accessdate=27 August 2012 | archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6FVZgSSnL | archivedate=30 March 2013}}</ref>
[[Sivaji Ganesan]] was cast as the male lead. Both the female leads – [[B. Saroja Devi]] and [[Sowcar Janaki]] – made an impact by acting in characters different from what they were earlier typecast as.<ref name=TIMES/> According to Ganesan's eldest son [[Ramkumar Ganesan|Ramkumar]], "Sivaji always thought of Sowcar Janaki as classy and sophisticated. That is why he cast her in the role of a modern woman in the film ''Pudhiya Paravai''. Before that Sowcar had only acted in homely roles".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-23/chennai/30655334_1_sivaji-ganesan-sivaji-film-pudhiya-paravai | title=Fans go back in time to pay tribute to Sivaji | work=The Times of India | date=23 January 2012 | accessdate=24 April 2012 | archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20130709145144/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-23/chennai/30655334_1_sivaji-ganesan-sivaji-film-pudhiya-paravai | archivedate=30 March 2013}}</ref> Director Dada Mirasi, who appeared in a [[guest role]] as the hero's father in the film,<ref name=HINDU/> was initially not convinced about Janaki acting in the film. But after seeing her performance in the song "Paartha Gnabagam Illaiyo", "Mirasi conceded she had won".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/12/29/stories/2006122900820200.htm | title=A dauntless spirit showcased | work=The Hindu | date=29 December 2006 | accessdate=24 April 2012 | author=Rangarajan, Malathi | archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6FVZAJorz | archivedate=30 March 2013}}</ref> Actors [[Nagesh]] and [[M. R. Radha]] were also selected to play important roles.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jul-10-05/sivaj-ganesan-pudhiya-paravai-27-07-10.html | title=Sivaji still draws houseful audience | publisher=[[Behindwoods.com]] | date=27 July 2010 | accessdate=27 August 2012 | archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6FVZgSSnL | archivedate=30 March 2013}}</ref>


''Puthiya Paravai'' was filmed in [[Eastman Color]].<ref name="CLASS" /> The costumes were tailored and brought from [[Singapore]] and [[England]]. [[K. S. Prasad]] did the film's cinematography,<ref name="CLASS" /> and N. M. Shankar served as the editor.{{sfn|Dhananjayan|2011|p=220}} The [[tuxedo]] worn by Ganesan in the film was ordered from London.<ref name=TIMES/> For the filming of the song "Unnai Ondru Ketpen", Ganesan smoked so as to set the mood for the song's feel.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2005/06/11/stories/2005061100270300.htm | title=Going up in smoke | work=The Hindu | author=S. Shivakumar | date=11 June 2005 | accessdate=1 November 2014 | archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141101094005/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2005/06/11/stories/2005061100270300.htm | archivedate=1 November 2014}}</ref>
''Puthiya Paravai'' was filmed in [[Eastman Color]].<ref name="CLASS" /> The costumes were tailored and brought from [[Singapore]] and [[England]]. [[K. S. Prasad]] did the film's cinematography,<ref name="CLASS" /> and N. M. Shankar served as the editor, with Ganga as art director.{{sfn|Dhananjayan|2011|p=220}} The [[tuxedo]] worn by Ganesan in the film was ordered from London.<ref name=TIMES/> For the filming of the song "Unnai Ondru Ketpen", Ganesan smoked so as to set the mood for the song's feel.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2005/06/11/stories/2005061100270300.htm | title=Going up in smoke | work=The Hindu | author=S. Shivakumar | date=11 June 2005 | accessdate=1 November 2014 | archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20141101094005/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2005/06/11/stories/2005061100270300.htm | archivedate=1 November 2014}}</ref> The final cut of the film was {{Convert|4473|metres|feet}}.{{sfn|Dhananjayan|2011|p=220}}


== Music ==
== Music ==

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Puthiya Paravai
File:Puthiya Paravai New Bird.jpg
Promotional poster
Directed byDada Mirasi
Produced bySivaji Ganesan
StarringSivaji Ganesan
B. Saroja Devi
M. R. Radha
Sowcar Janaki
CinematographyK. S. Prasad
Edited byN. M. Shankar
Music by
Production
company
Release date
12 September 1964
Running time
151 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Puthiya Paravai ([New Bird] Error: {{Lang-xx}}: text has italic markup (help)), also spelt as Pudhiya Paravai,[2] is a 1964 Indian Tamil romantic thriller film directed by Dada Mirasi and produced by Sivaji Films. Starring Sivaji Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi, M. R. Radha and Sowcar Janaki in the lead roles, with V. K. Ramasamy, Nagesh and Manorama in supporting roles, the story is about Gopal, a businessman who falls for Latha, who he meets on a cruise ship en route to India from Singapore. As they fall in love, he reveals that he was already married, but his wife died and this continuously taunts him. Latha consoles him, and they decide to marry. But on their engagement day, an unexpected incident changes their lives forever. How Gopal overcomes this forms the rest of the story.

Puthiya Paravai, which is the maiden production of Sivaji Films, is a remake of the 1963 Bengali film Shesh Ankaa, itself inspired by the 1958 British film Chase a Crooked Shadow. The costumes featured in the film were tailored and brought from Singapore and England. The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamurthy with lyrics by Kannadasan. K. S. Prasad served as the film's cinematographer. The final cut of the film was 4,473 metres (14,675 ft).

The film was dubbed in Telugu as Singapore CID in 1965. Puthiya Paravai was released on 12 September 1964 to critical acclaim, with praise directed at the innovative filmmaking, the music and the lead actors' performances. The film was also a commercial success, and had a theatrical run of over 100 days. The film is due to be digitally restored and re-released in 2014.

Plot

Gopal (Sivaji Ganesan) is a rich businessman en route to India from Singapore in a cruise ship. He meets Latha (Saroja Devi), another traveller who has been accompanied by her father Ramadurai (V. K. Ramasamy). In course of time, Gopal and Latha develop a liking for each other and the former invites them to stay at his palatial mansion in Ooty, which they accept. One day, Latha discovers that Gopal gets agitated whenever he sees an onrushing train and demands to know the reason for the same. Gopal explains that the reason behind this is his first wife.

Gopal who had lost his mother had been wandering aimlessly at Singapore. In a nightclub, he met a singer named Chitra (Sowcar Janaki). He got attracted to her and they decided to marry, in the presence of Chitra's brother Raju (S. V. Ramdoss). But Gopal was disappointed as from the very first day of their marriage, she often came home inebriated, continued her waywardness and in spite of his repeated requests, had scant respect for tradition and family values. Eventually, his father (Dada Mirasi) died of a heart attack after seeing Chitra's drunken attitude. Gopal tried to control Chitra, but she always felt irritated by his acts. At one point, she tried to walk out of his life. Gopal pleaded to change her mind, but Chitra went away. The next day he heard Chitra died in railway track and this disturbs him a lot. Latha sympathises with him and accepts his love.

Their engagement is fixed and while the function is on, a young woman walks in, claiming to be his dead wife Chitra, accompanied by her uncle Rangan (M. R. Radha). Gopal says the woman is an imposter but she and her uncle have clinching evidence which convinces even Gopal's police friend Kumar (O. A. K. Thevar). Chitra and Rangan start behaving in an irritating manner and Gopal gets frustrated. He fears that Latha might leave him because his "wife" has turned up. Eventually, Gopal reveals the truth to everyone: When Chitra was ready to leave Gopal forever he slapped her in frustration. Chitra, a heart patient, could not take the insult of his slap and died of a shock. Gopal realised that he had inadvertently killed his wife. To avoid arrest, and safeguard the honour of his family, he manipulated the murder to appear like a suicide on a railway track and fabricated the necessary evidence to show that Chitra committed suicide. Thus, Gopal escaped from the charges of murder.

Upon hearing this, Latha and Ramadurai reveal themselves as police officers from Singapore enquiring into the mysterious death of Chitra, based on the complaint filed by Raju; Rangan is the local investigating officer. They had enacted this drama since in a case where there is no clinching evidence, getting the killer's confession is the only solution. Latha confesses to a heartbroken Gopal that though she initially pretended to love him, his good nature gradually turned her on and she truly loves him; she promises that she will wait for him till he returns after completing his jail term. Gopal is relieved, gets arrested and goes to jail.

Cast

Any role that is unusual, unconventional has a special appeal for me, a character like the one I played in "Puthiya Paravai". Maybe it has something to do with my own psyche. I love complex characters.

- Sowcar Janaki, in an interview with Film World[3]

  • Sivaji Ganesan as Gopal, a rich businessman who is on his way to his hometown Ooty from Singapore
  • B. Saroja Devi as Latha, Gopal's love interest who stays with him in his mansion
  • M. R. Radha as Rangan, Chitra's uncle
  • Sowcar Janaki as Chitra, Gopal's former wife and a night club singer based in Singapore
  • V. K. Ramasamy as Ramadurai, Latha's father
  • Nagesh as Gopal's servant
  • Manorama as the wife of Gopal's servant
  • S. V. Ramdoss as Raju, Chitra's brother
  • O. A. K. Thevar as Kumar, a policeman and a close friend of Gopal
  • Dada Mirasi as Gopal's father (cameo role)

Production

The 1958 British thriller film Chase A Crooked Shadow, directed by Michael Anderson was a "success around the world, including India".[4] It inspired the Bengali film Shesh Ankaa (1963), which starred Uttam Kumar, Sharmila Tagore and Sabitha Chowdhary. Shesh Ankaa's screenplay by Rajkumar Mitra was acquired by Sivaji Films to be made in Tamil as its first "in-house" production. The film was titled Puthiya Paravai, with Dada Mirasi as the film's director and screenplay writer.[4] Arur Doss wrote the dialogues for the film.[5]

Sivaji Ganesan was cast as the male lead. Both the female leads – B. Saroja Devi and Sowcar Janaki – made an impact by acting in characters different from what they were earlier typecast as.[6] According to Ganesan's eldest son Ramkumar, "Sivaji always thought of Sowcar Janaki as classy and sophisticated. That is why he cast her in the role of a modern woman in the film Pudhiya Paravai. Before that Sowcar had only acted in homely roles".[7] Director Dada Mirasi, who appeared in a guest role as the hero's father in the film,[4] was initially not convinced about Janaki acting in the film. But after seeing her performance in the song "Paartha Gnabagam Illaiyo", "Mirasi conceded she had won".[8] Actors Nagesh and M. R. Radha were also selected to play important roles.[9]

Puthiya Paravai was filmed in Eastman Color.[2] The costumes were tailored and brought from Singapore and England. K. S. Prasad did the film's cinematography,[2] and N. M. Shankar served as the editor, with Ganga as art director.[1] The tuxedo worn by Ganesan in the film was ordered from London.[6] For the filming of the song "Unnai Ondru Ketpen", Ganesan smoked so as to set the mood for the song's feel.[10] The final cut of the film was 4,473 metres (14,675 ft).[1]

Music

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The film's soundtrack and score were composed by the duo Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy (M. S. Viswanathan and T. K. Ramamoorthy) while the lyrics were written by Kannadasan.[11] The soundtrack was released under the label of Saregama.[12] The first song recorded was "Chittu Kuruvi". An African music band which was then visiting Chennai was used for the song "Paartha Gnabagam Illaiyo", picturised on Sowcar Janaki.[13][2] The song is believed to have been inspired by Dean Martin's version of "Sway".[14]

The heavily orchestrated "Engey Nimmadhi" number, at that time, had the highest number of instruments used for recording. According to Mohan V. Raman, "Kannadasan could not get the right words nor was there a tune ready and Sivaji came to the composing and did a pantomime of what he would like to do and thus was born the line and the song".[15] R. Selvaraj, whose father was a part of the orchestration for "Engey Nimmadhi" said 250 instrumentalists were used for playing different instruments in sync.[16] The music directors had went over 100 possibilities for the music and tuning of "Engey Nimmadhi" before the song was recorded.[2] Elements of "Paartha Gnabagam Illaiyo" were later used in the song "Yae Dushyanta", composed by Bharadwaj for the Ajith Kumar starrer Aasal (2010).[17][18]

The soundtrack received positive response from critics. All the songs were hits, and contributed to the film's success.[4] Film historian Randor Guy stated, "The movie has excellent music (Viswanathan-Ramamurthy; lyrics by Kannadasan) and many songs became hits — Paartha Gnaabakam Illayo...!, Unnai ondru ketpen (P. Sushila) and Engey nimmathee (T. M. Soundararajan)."[4] Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu said, "Who can forget the everlasting flavour of MSV’s expertise that emanated through each and every number, beginning with ‘Unnai Ondru Kaetpaen’!"[2] Film critic Baradwaj Rangan called it a "stylish musical bonanza".[19] According to singer Charulatha Mani, "Unnai Ondru Ketpen" was based on the Harikambhoji raaga and further wrote, "In the phrase, ‘Ennai Pada Sonnal’, the notes SRGR,S S,N set the mood for the raga." whilst also calling the song a "super-hit piece".[20] About the song "Chittu Kuruvi", IndiaGlitz said the song had "a blissful situation of being one with nature."[21]

Tracklist

All lyrics are written by Kannadasan

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Engey Nimmathi"T. M. Soundararajan6:21
2."Chittu Kuruvi"P. Susheela5:08
3."Aha Mella"T. M. Soundararajan4:12
4."Unnai Ondru Ketpen"P. Susheela3:02
5."Paartha Gnaabagam Illaiyo"P. Susheela3:38
6."Paartha Gnaabagam Illaiyo (Sad)"P. Susheela4:00
7."Unnai Ondru Ketpen (Sad)"P. Susheela2:10
Total length:28:31

Release

Puthiya Paravai was released on 12 September 1964, and was slated to be released in theatre Shanthi,[15] which was Sivaji Ganesan's family-held theatre.[6] However, because the Raj Kapoor-starrer Sangam (1964) was already running there successfully, the film was instead released in the now non-existent theatre Paragon, which had to be refurbished before the film's screening.[15] The Telugu dubbed version Singapore C I D was released on 11 September 1965.[22]

Critical reception

Puthiya Paravai received generally positive reviews, with praise directed at the performances of the lead actors and its innovative filmmaking, which was considered to be of "international standard". On 4 October 1964, Ananda Vikatan said, "We can accept the film intellectually. However, it is tough to accept it in our heart due to the climax".[13]

G. Dhananjayan, in his book The Best of Tamil Cinema: 1931 to 1976, called it "An innovative landmark film with international standards of direction".[1] Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu said, "Pudhiya Paravai is a thriller in the whodunit genre. Dada Mirasi’s astute adaptation saw to it that the suspense was maintained till the very end, and the denouement neatly tied up the strands of suspense."[2] Film historian Randor Guy stated, "Sivaji Ganesan as the hero forced into a corner is excellent. Saroja Devi exudes glamour, while Sowcar Janaki as the boozing wife acquits her role with considerable conviction", concluding that the film would be "Remembered for the taut onscreen narration, the excellent performances by Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki and M. R. Radha, and Saroja Devi’s glamour".[4] Film chronicler "Film News" Anandan praised it for being "the first film which had a classy, rich look right through."[6] Ramakrishnan T. of The Hindu called Saroja Devi's character a "brilliant role".[23] IndiaGlitz said, "In the colourful 'Puthiya Paravai' Sivaji's every movement with Saroja Devi talks love."[24]

Box office

It was widely reported that Puthiya Paravai did not do well during its first theatrical run,[15] although it ran for over 100 days in theatres.[13] In Chennai, it completed 132 days at Paragon, 76 days at the theatres Krishna and Sayani, and it crossed eight weeks in all major centres. Due to the successful run of Puthiya Paravai at Paragon, the film Aandavan Kattalai (1964) which was also running at the same theatre was removed after completing 70 days.[15] Since most films of the time in the Tamil film industry did not have box office reports, the film's exact collections are unknown.[25]

Legacy

Puthiya Paravai is often screened on television channels from time to time.[4] Many scenes from the film, especially those involving Sivaji Ganesan and Saroja Devi were parodied many times. One notable parody is the comedy track from Guru En Aalu (2009), which featured Vivek and M. S. Bhaskar, who imitate Saroja Devi and Sivaji Ganesan respectively. The parody became popular and was frequently screened on comedy channels like Adithya TV and Sirippoli.[26] The film showed a new investigating technique for the police which met with positive response.[13]

Re-releases

Pudhiya Paravai was re-released on 23 July 2010 to commemorate Sivaji Ganesan's ninth death anniversary.[15] The negatives of the film were "cleaned up at a lab" prior to release, and the film was released at Shanthi theatre, where it could not originally be released in 1964. Despite being a re-release, the film earned public acclaim and took a big opening, running to "full houses" for three days.[6] In 2013, production house Sai Ganesh Films announced that the film's digitally restored version would be released in 2014, 50 years since the original release in 1964.[27] The film was screened at the Russian Cultural Centre Auditorium in Alwarpet on 14 September 2014.[28] In October 2014, it was reported that the film would be dubbed in Russian, to "create awareness about the ills of drinking" in Russia.[29]

References

Citations

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