Ratha Paasam
ரத்த பாசம்
Synopsis
Raja is a petty thief living around the streets of Bombay, indulging in pickpocketing. In the same city lives Rani who makes a living through dancing. The two meet and fall in love. Raghu, the owner of a cycle company, lives luxuriously with his wife Sarala and children in Madras. Madhu, his manager, has been misappropriating the company funds with the help of his lover Manorama who Raghu is later attracted to. The company is soon closed due to losses, putting Sarala and her children in poverty.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- R. S. Mani
- Screenplay & Story
- C. V. Sridhar
- Original Score
- M. K. Athmanathan, A. V. Natarajan
- Original Title
- ரத்த பாசம்
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Production Studios
- Auvai Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
R. S. Mani
C. V. Sridhar
M. K. Athmanathan, A. V. Natarajan
K. Govindasamy
T. K. Muthusamy
Department Leadership Roster
R. S. Mani
Director
T. K. Muthusamy
Producer
C. V. Sridhar
Screenplay
K. Govindasamy
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ratha Paasam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ratha Paasam about?
Raja is a petty thief living around the streets of Bombay, indulging in pickpocketing. In the same city lives Rani who makes a living through dancing. The two meet and fall in love. Raghu, the owner of a cycle company, lives luxuriously with his wife Sarala and children in Madras. Madhu, his manager, has been misappropriating the company funds with the help of his lover Manorama who Raghu is later attracted to. The company is soon closed due to losses, putting Sarala and her children in poverty.
Who directed Ratha Paasam?
Ratha Paasam was directed by R. S. Mani.
Who stars in Ratha Paasam?
The principal cast of Ratha Paasam includes T. K. Shanmugam, Anjali Devi, M. S. Draupadi, T. S. Balaiah, T. K. Bhagavathi.
When was Ratha Paasam released and how long is it?
Ratha Paasam was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 2h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Ratha Paasam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ratha Paasam was composed by M. K. Athmanathan, A. V. Natarajan.