Pazhani is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and Screenplay by A. Bhimsingh and produced by A. P. Chinnappan. The film dialogue were written by M. S. Solaimani and story written by G. V. Iyer respectively. . The film features Sivaji Ganesan played titular role with other prominent actors S. S. Rajendran, R. Muthuraman, T. S. Balaiah and M. R. Radha in lead with Devika, Nagesh, Pushpalatha and C. Lakshmi Rajyam played pivotal role. The film had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and was released on 14 January 1965.
Acting
Sivaji's trembling restraint before volcanic outbursts — a masterclass in controlled hysteria.
Score
Viswanathan-Ramamoorthy's raga-laden pathos weaponizes Carnatic music against your tear ducts.
Director
A. Bhimsingh
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Pongal 1965, the film's agrarian setting and harvest themes were deliberately timed for maximum rural resonance.
Sivaji reportedly refused a stunt double for the climactic fire sequence, sustaining minor burns that delayed filming two weeks.