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 (1967).

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

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 (credited simply as 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.