Paavathin Sambalam
| Paavathin Sambalam | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Durai |
| Written by | Durai |
| Produced by | G. V. Rajamma |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Meenakshi Sundaram |
| Edited by | Umanath |
| Music by | Shankar–Ganesh |
Production company | G. V. R. Combines[1] |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Paavathin Sambalam (transl. The Wages of Sin) is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Durai. The film stars R. Muthuraman, Prameela and Sumithra. It was released on 9 December 1978.
Plot
Cast
- R. Muthuraman as David[2]
- Prameela as Rosy[2]
- Sumithra as Stella[2]
- Jayachandran[3]
- M. N. Nambiar[3]
- Master Sekhar[3]
- Rajbabu[3]
- Rajinikanth as Kathiravan (guest appearance)[2]
- Suruli Rajan[3]
- Lalitha Mani[3]
- Manorama[3]
Production
Paavathin Sambalam is the first film produced by G. V. R. Combines.[4]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, with lyrics by Alangudi Somu.[5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Annai Mary Unnaiyandri Aarudhalai" | P. Susheela | |
| 2. | "Raave Raave" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Manorama | |
| 3. | "Sirithathu Podhum" | T. M. Soundararajan, Prameela |
Release and reception
Paavathin Sambalam was released on 9 December 1978.[6] P. S. M. of Kalki said the story had many disgusting and confusing moments, and that Durai carried three big burdens: story, dialogues and direction, but did a good job without being tarnished.[2]
References
- ↑ "1978-ல் வெளியான படப்பட்டியல் - தயாரிப்பாளர்கள்" [List of films released in 1978 – Producers]. Lakshman Sruthi (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 5 April 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 5 பி. எஸ். எம். (31 December 1978). "பாவத்தின் சம்பளம்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 44. Archived from the original on 29 June 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Pavathin Sambalam ( 1978 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 29 November 2004. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
- ↑ "Film News in Pictures". Free India. Vol. XXXVIII. 3 July 1977. p. 8. Retrieved 18 July 2026 – via Internet Archive.
- ↑ "Pavathin Sambalam Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Shankar Ganesh". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ↑ "Paavathin Sambalam (1978)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 6 October 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2022.