Pudhiya Pathai (transl. New Course) is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Tapi Chanakya. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Savithri. It is a remake of the Hindi film Ek Hi Raasta (1956).[1] The film was simultaneously shot in Telugu as Kumkuma Rekha (1960).[2]
| Pudhiya Pathai | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Tapi Chanakya |
| Screenplay by | Murasoli Maran |
| Story by | Mukhram Sharma |
| Starring | Gemini Ganesan Savithri K. A. Thangavelu K. Balaji |
| Cinematography | Yoosuf Mulji |
| Music by | Master Venu |
Production company | Sri Sarathi Studios |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
List adapted from the database of Film News Anandan.[3]
Production
The film was directed by Tapi Chanakya, the story was written by Mukhram Sharma and Murasoli Maran wrote the dialogues. Cinematography was handled by Yoosuf Mulji. Vembatti Sathyam was the choreographer.[3]
Soundtrack
Music was composed by Master Venu, while the lyrics were penned by A. Maruthakasi and Kannadasan.[4] The song "Aasaigal Malarvadhu Paruva Nenjile" is based on the tune of "Sawle Salone Aaye Din Baharke" from the 1956 Hindi film Ek Hi Raasta.[citation needed]
| Song | Singer/s | Lyricist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Innum Yaen Varavillai" | P. Susheela | A. Maruthakasi | 02:17 |
| "Aasaigal Malarvadhu Paruva Nenjile" | T. M. Soundararajan & Jikki | 04:14 | |
| "Thanjaavoor Bommai Pole" | Jikki & group | 04:18 | |
| "Muyandraal Pugazh Perave Mudiyaadhaa" | P. Susheela & Jayalakshmi Santhanan | 03:01 | |
| "Vaanamenum Kooraiyin" | T. M. Soundararajan | Kannadasan | 05:18 |
| "Inba Kanavodu Kan Moodu" | P. Susheela | ||
| "Manamaalai Izhandha Thaaye" | T. M. Soundararajan | 02:48 | |
| "En Indha Iravu" | T. M. Soundararajan & Jikki | 03:08 | |
| "Pongum Manamedai Alangaaram" | P. Susheela | 03:09 | |
| "Neeyum Naanum Jodi" | T. M. Soundararajan & Jikki | 02:23 |
