Kathal Paduthum Padu

Kathal Paduthum Padu is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Joseph Thaliath Jr and produced under Citadel Studios. The film stars Jaishankar and Vanisri, the latter's debut in Tamil cinema. It was released on 7 October 1966 and became a commercial success. The film was remade in Telugu as Premalo Pramadam.

Cast

;Lead cast

Jaishankar as Raju
Vanisri as Suguna

;Male supporting cast

K. A. Thangavelu as Achu
Moorthy as Vichu
Suruli Rajan as Ponnambalam

;Female supporting cast

Pandari Bai as Raju's mother
Vijaya Lalitha as Chandra
Jayanthi as Maya
Muthulakshmi as Meenakshi
Kumari Radha as Lalli
Sakunthala as Kalarani
Rajeshwari
Rama Prabha as Laila
V. N. Jothi as dancer
Rajam as dancer

Production

Kathal Paduthum Padu was directed by Joseph Thaliath Jr and produced by Dominic Joseph under the banner of Citadel Studios. The story and dialogues were written by Kalaignanam. This film marked Vanisri's first lead role in Tamil. Gemini Rajeshwari was cast after Thaliath was impressed with her performance in the play Kannum Imaiyum. Cinematography was handled by B. B. Lucas, and editing by M. Vellaichami. It is Vellaichami's first film as editor.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by T. R. Pappa.

Release

Kathal Paduthum Padu was released on 7 October 1966, and became a commercial success.