Parisu

1963 Indian film

Parisu

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Directed by| D. Yoganand
Dialogue by| Aaroor Dass
Story by| K. P. Kottarakkara
Produced by| D. Yoganand
K. P. Kottarakkara
Starring| M. G. Ramachandran
Savitri
M. R. Radha
Cinematography| P. Ramasamy
Edited by| G. D. Joshi
Music by| K. V. Mahadevan

Production
company

Gowri Pictures

Release date

* 15 November 1963 (1963-11-15)

Running time

| 149 minutes
Country| India
Language| Tamil

Parisu (transl. Gift) is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language film directed by D. Yoganand. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Savitri and M. R. Radha. It was released on 15 November 1963, Diwali day.

## Plot

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To infiltrate the needs for his investigation, Venu, an elite policeman, sees his love life being upset. He has to give up the only woman for him, Ponni, an innocent provincial, to take the hand of the most attractive, Shanti, younger sister of Viswam, an enigmatic notable. It is under this condition that Viswam accepts him to marry Mala, younger sister of Raghu, Venu's childhood friend, who was assaulted lethally instead of the policeman. Venu swore then to his dying friend to stay up her sister, who is in love with Viswam. Because of the promise made to Raghu and the horrible blackmail exercised by Viswam, Venu resigns. This is a situation which is not to displease all, it suits perfectly to Rangadurai, a good-for-nothing and kin of Ponni, since he has desired her for a long time. Venu is not at the end of his surprises, many new developments still await him.

## Cast

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* M. G. Ramachandran as Venu
* Savitri as Ponni
* M. R. Radha as Rangadurai
* M. N. Nambiar as Viswam
* Nagesh as Jimmy
* Ragini as Shanti
* Rajasulochana as Mala
* M. K. Mustapha as Raghu
* S. M. Thirupathisamy as Ramaiya

## Production

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Parisu is the maiden venture of Gowri Pictures, and was initially titled Kathal Parisu (transl. Gift of love).[1][2]

## Soundtrack

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The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, with lyrics by Kannadasan.[3]

Song | Singers | Length

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"Aalai Paarthu" | P. Susheela | 02:44
"Enna Enna Inikkuthu" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:39
"Kaalamennum Nadhiyinile" | P. Susheela | 03:30
"Koondhal Karuppu" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | 03:56
"Pattuvanna Chittu" | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:36
"Ponnulagam Nokki Pogindrom" | P. Susheela | 03:37

## Release and reception

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Parisu was released on 15 November 1963,[4][5] Diwali day.[6] Writing for Sport and Pastime, T. M. Ramachandran said, "The story is inconsequential. At best, it is used as a peg to hang the various songs, oft-repeated romantic and comic interludes and fighting sequences".[7] Kanthan of Kalki criticised the story for lack of originality.[8]

## References

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1. ^ Ramachandran, T. M. (27 July 1963). "Studio News". Sport and Pastime. Vol. 17\. p. 43\. Archived from the original on 7 February 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2023 - via Internet Archive.
2. ^ Ramachandran, T. M. (28 September 1963). "South Indian Stage and Screen". Sport and Pastime. Vol. 17\. p. 50\. Archived from the original on 10 March 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023 - via Internet Archive.
3. ^ "Parisu". JioSaavn. 31 December 1963. Archived from the original on 10 April 2021. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
4. ^ "எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Ithayakkani (in Tamil). 2 April 2011. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
5. ^ "Table: Chronological List of MGR's Movies released between 1960 and 1967" (PDF). Ilankai Tamil Sangam. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 June 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
6. ^ "அந்தநாள் தீபாவளி!". Kungumam (in Tamil). 13 October 2017. Archived from the original on 8 October 2021. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
7. ^ Ramachandran, T. M. (14 December 1963). "Wither Tamil Films?". Sport and Pastime. Vol. 17\. p. 51\. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023 - via Internet Archive.
8. ^ காந்தன் (8 December 1963). "பரிசு". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 25\. Archived from the original on 24 July 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2021.

## External links

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* Parisu at IMDb

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Films directed by D. Yoganand

1950s|

* Ammalakkalu / Marumagal (1953)
* Thodu Dongalu (1954)
* Jayasimha (1955)
* Kaveri (1955)
* Vijaya Gauri (1955)
* Ilavelpu (1956)
* Madurai Veeran (1956)
* Sri Gauri Mahatyam (1956)
* Bhooloka Rambai (1958)
* Anbu Engey (1958)
* Pelli Sandadi (1959)
* Vachina Kodalu Nachindi (1959)

1960s|

* Engal Selvi (1960)
* Parthiban Kanavu (1960)
* Rani Samyuktha (1962)
* Valar Pirai (1962)
* Parisu (1963)
* Pasamum Nesamum (1964)
* Sarasa B.A. (1965)
* Ummadi Kutumbam (1967)
* Baghdad Gaja Donga (1968)
* Tikka Sankarayya (1968)
* Mooga Nomu (1969)

1970s|

* Jai Jawan (1970)
* Kodalu Diddina Kapuram (1970)
* Thangaikkaaga (1972)
* Rani Yaar Kuzhanthai (1972)
* Dabbuku Lokam Dasoham (1973)
* Vaade Veedu (1973)
* Thaai (1974)
* Vemulawada Bheemakavi (1974)
* Kathanayakuni Katha (1975)
* Gruhapravesam (1976)
* General Chakravarthi (1978)
* Justice Gopinath (1978)
* Naan Vazhavaippen (1979)

1980s|

* Yamanukku Yaman (1980)
* Vaa Kanna Vaa (1982)
* Oorukku Oru Pillai (1982)
* Simham Navvindi (1983)
* Sumangali (1983)
* Sarithira Nayagan (1984)

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