Padikkadha Medhai
Synopsis
Chandrasekaran, an industrialist, is very successful in his business and has a loving family. His three sons and two daughters live happily as one family. He brings up an orphan, Rangan (Sivaji Ganesan), who is utterly devoted to the family. Calamity strikes the family in the form of loss in business. The last daughter's marriage gets cancelled. The brothers and their wives ill-treat their parents and Rangan and his wife. Seeing this Chandrasekaran has no choice to ask Rangan and his wife leave their house. Aftermath Chandrasekaran dies a broken-hearted man leaving his wife and youngest daughter to be in their children's merciless hospitality. Rangan, with his simplicity and pure-hardheartedness, takes it upon himself to look after the mother and sister. In the end, he proves that love and affection is the greatest wealth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- A. Bhimsingh
- Original Score
- K. V. Mahadevan
- Original Title
- Padikkadha Medhai
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
A. Bhimsingh
K. V. Mahadevan
Department Leadership Roster
A. Bhimsingh
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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What is Padikkadha Medhai about?
Chandrasekaran, an industrialist, is very successful in his business and has a loving family. His three sons and two daughters live happily as one family. He brings up an orphan, Rangan (Sivaji Ganesan), who is utterly devoted to the family. Calamity strikes the family in the form of loss in business. The last daughter's marriage gets cancelled. The brothers and their wives ill-treat their parents and Rangan and his wife. Seeing this Chandrasekaran has no choice to ask Rangan and his wife leave their house. Aftermath Chandrasekaran dies a broken-hearted man leaving his wife and youngest daughter to be in their children's merciless hospitality. Rangan, with his simplicity and pure-hardheartedness, takes it upon himself to look after the mother and sister. In the end, he proves that love and affection is the greatest wealth.
Who directed Padikkadha Medhai?
Padikkadha Medhai was directed by A. Bhimsingh.
Who stars in Padikkadha Medhai?
The principal cast of Padikkadha Medhai includes Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, S. V. Ranga Rao, P. Kannamba, T. S. Durairaj.
When was Padikkadha Medhai released and how long is it?
Padikkadha Medhai was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 2h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Padikkadha Medhai?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Padikkadha Medhai was composed by K. V. Mahadevan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Padikkadha Medhai?
Padikkadha Medhai holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).