Edhir Paradhathu (1954)
Ethirpaaraathathu narrates the story of star-crossed lovers Sundar (Sivaji Ganesan) and Sumathi (Padmini) in whose house Sundar, a college student, lodges. Both dream of a happy, married life, but that is not to be. Sundar is involved in an air crash and is believed to be dead. However, he survives the crash and loses his eyesight. Unwilling to face his father (Nagaiah), he tries to lead a life on his own. Destiny takes over their lives and the widowed father marries Sumathi and on the wedding night, the husband realises that his son and bride are sweethearts. Broken-hearted, he leaves home and wanders around visiting temples and holy places.
Director: Chitrapu Narayana Rao
Release Date: December 9, 1954
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan - Sundar
- Padmini - Sumathi
- S. Varalakshmi - Nalina
- Chittoor V. Nagayya - Dhayabhathar
- S. V. Sahasranamam - Dr. Gopu
- Friend Ramasamy - Kanthasami
- K. S. Angamuthu - Cameo appearance
- S. A. Asokan - Moorthi
Screenplay
- C. V. Sridhar (Dialogue)
- C. V. Sridhar (Story)
- C. V. Sridhar (Screenplay)
Music: C. N. Pandurangan
Editing: Chitrapu Narayana Rao, M. A. Thirumugam
Production: Neptune Studios
Country: India
Language: தமிழ்
Original Language: ta
More Films by Director: Chitrapu Narayana Rao
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Edhir Paradhathu about?
- Ethirpaaraathathu narrates the story of star-crossed lovers Sundar (Sivaji Ganesan) and Sumathi (Padmini) in whose house Sundar, a college student, lodges. Both dream of a happy, married life, but that is not to be. Sundar is involved in an air crash and is believed to be dead. However, he survives the crash and loses his eyesight. Unwilling to face his father (Nagaiah), he tries to lead a life on his own. Destiny takes over their lives and the widowed father marries Sumathi and on the wedding night, the husband realises that his son and bride are sweethearts. Broken-hearted, he leaves home and wanders around visiting temples and holy places.
- Who directed Edhir Paradhathu?
- Edhir Paradhathu was directed by Chitrapu Narayana Rao.
- Who stars in Edhir Paradhathu?
- Edhir Paradhathu stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, S. Varalakshmi, Chittoor V. Nagayya, S. V. Sahasranamam, Friend Ramasamy.
- Where was Edhir Paradhathu produced?
- Edhir Paradhathu was produced in India.