Othayadi Paathayilae

Othayadi Paathayilae is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by A. S. Prakasam. The film stars Ganesh, one half of the Shankar–Ganesh music composing duo, in his acting debut, and Pournami.

Cast

 * Ganesh
 * Pournami
 * Jakku
 * Maya
 * Nalini
 * Isari Velan

Production
Ganesh, one half of the Shankar–Ganesh music composing duo, made his acting debut. The film was produced by Judo. K. K. Rathnam.

Soundtrack
The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh.

Reception
Ananda Vikatan felt the film was like a mixture of Rosappu Ravikkaikari (1979), Pournami Nilavil (1980) and story of Bakasuran while criticising Prakasam's imagination, vulgarity and double meaning dialogues. Kalki gave the film a negative review, criticising Prakasam's writing, direction, and Ganesh's performance.