# Kadhalithal Podhuma > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Kadhalithal_Podhuma > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Kadhalithal_Podhuma.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kadhalithal_Podhuma > Source revision: 1357111818 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) 1967 Indian film Kadhalithal Podhuma Theatrical release poster Directed by K. V. Srinivas Written by M. K. Devarajan A. L. Narayanan (comedy) Produced by R. Sundaram Starring Jaishankar Vanisri R. S. Manohar Vennira Aadai Nirmala Cinematography C. A. S. Mani Edited by L. Balu Music by Vedha Production company Modern Theatres Release date 1 November 1967 (1967-11-01) Running time 143 minutes Country India Language Tamil ***Kadhalithal Podhuma*** (transl. Is it enough if one only loves?) is a 1967 Indian [Tamil](/source/Tamil_language)-language [romance film](/source/Romance_film) directed by K. V. Srinivas and produced by under [Modern Theatres](/source/Modern_Theatres). The film's script was written by M. K. Devarajan and A. L. Narayanan wrote part of comedy script. The music was by [Vedha](/source/Vedha_(composer)). It stars [Jaishankar](/source/Jaishankar_(actor)), [Vanisri](/source/Vanisri), [R. S. Manohar](/source/R._S._Manohar) and [Vennira Aadai Nirmala](/source/Vennira_Aadai_Nirmala), with [Thengai Srinivasan](/source/Thengai_Srinivasan), [V. S. Raghavan](/source/V._S._Raghavan) Rukmani and [B. V. Radha](/source/B._V._Radha) in supporting roles. The film was released on 1 November 1967. ## Plot This article's plot summary needs to be improved. Please help do so. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. (July 2022) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Ravi is separated from his father Somasundaram, when he is barely three years old. He is reared by a kind widow and grows into a fine young man. He falls in love with Geetha, who reciprocates his love. They get engaged and are to be married soon. However, Mohana, a friend of Ravi's, is in love with him too. She tries to win him over, but Ravi does not harbour any feelings other than friendship for her. Realizing that her attempts are failed, Mohana is about to give up, but she sees a rays of hope, when she meets Thangaraj. Thangaraj is in love with Geetha and therefore he teams up with Mohana and hatches a plan to break the bond between Ravi and Geetha. The plot thickens when Mohana appears on the day of Ravi's wedding and announces that she is already married to him. Ravi denies that, but no one including his mother, believes him. Shattered by this development, Ravi moves in with his friend Mani meanwhile, Mohana makes herself comfortable at Ravi's home. Ravi's mother develops a soft corner for her and reveals to her a secret about Ravi's past. She also says to her that this will help Ravi unite with his parents. Thangaraj learns of this and tries to use this secret to his advantage. Ravi, on the other hand, is trying to prove to Geetha that Mohana's story is false. Do Thangaraj and Mohana succeed in their wicked plans and separate Ravi and Geetha? Does Geetha realise Mohana's true colours and unite with Ravi again? ## Cast - [Jaishankar](/source/Jaishankar_(actor)) as Ravi - [Vanisri](/source/Vanisri) as Mohana - [R. S. Manohar](/source/R._S._Manohar) as Thangaraj - [Vennira Aadai Nirmala](/source/Vennira_Aadai_Nirmala) as Geetha - [Thengai Srinivasan](/source/Thengai_Srinivasan) as Mani - [V. S. Raghavan](/source/V._S._Raghavan) as Somasundaram - [Kumari Rukmani](/source/Kumari_Rukmani) as Ravi's adoptive mother - R. Pakkirisamy as Ravikumar - Pushpamala as Manju - [B. V. Radha](/source/B._V._Radha) as Manju's sister ## Production After several action and thriller films, Modern Theatres wanted a film in a different genre, so the romantic *Kadhalithal Podhuma* was made.[1] ## Soundtrack Music was by [Vedha](/source/Vedha_(composer)) and lyrics were written by [Kannadasan](/source/Kannadasan).[2] The song "Konjam Nilladi" is based on "[Quando quando quando](/source/Quando_quando_quando)" by [Tony Renis](/source/Tony_Renis).[3] "Kadhal Penne Kanniyar" is based on "O Haseeno Zulfon Wali" from the Hindi film *[Teesri Manzil](/source/Teesri_Manzil)*.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] Song Singer Length "Enthan Nenjam Yaarai" T. M. Soundararajan, L R Eswari 03:42 "Konjam Nilladi" T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela 03:17 "Kadhal Penne Kanniyar" T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari 03:08 "Amma Muzhikkira" T. M. Soundararajan 04:10 "Kadhal Penne Kanniyar" – 2 T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela 04:24 ## Release and reception *Kadhalithal Podhuma* was released on 1 November 1967,[4][5] and succeeded commercially.[6] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["முதலாளி! (19)"](https://www.dinamalar.com/malarkal/vara-malar-weekly-magazine/boss-19/16114). *[Dinamalar](/source/Dinamalar)* (in Tamil). 7 July 2013. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210526032847/https://www.dinamalar.com/supplementary_detail.asp?id=16114&cat=2) from the original on 26 May 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Kathalitthal Podhuma"](http://saregama.com/album/kadhalithal-podhuma_14507). *[Saregama](/source/Saregama)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160815154220/http://www.saregama.com/album/kadhalithal-podhuma_14507) from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Umamaheswaran, Paneerselvam; Ramachandran, Sharavan; Sivasubramaniam, Shivadas D. (2020). ["Retrospective Analysis of Plagiaristic Practices within a Cinematic Industry in India – a Tip in the Ocean of Icebergs"](https://doi.org/10.1007%2Fs10805-020-09360-7). *Journal of Academic Ethics*. **18** (2): 143–153. [doi](/source/Doi_(identifier)):[10.1007/s10805-020-09360-7](https://doi.org/10.1007%2Fs10805-020-09360-7). [S2CID](/source/S2CID_(identifier)) [214251004](https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:214251004). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["1967 –காதலித்தால் போதுமா மாடர்ன் தியெட்டர்ஸ்"](https://web.archive.org/web/20200125044447/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/1967-cinedetails11.asp) [1967 –Kadhalithal Podhuma Modern Theatres]. *[Lakshman Sruthi](/source/Lakshman_Sruthi)* (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 25 January 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Kathalithal Pothuma?"](https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=vzY-6mMDyDUC&dat=19671101&printsec=frontpage&hl=en). *[The Indian Express](/source/The_Indian_Express)*. 1 November 1967. p. 3. Retrieved 20 January 2021 – via [Google News Archive](/source/Google_News_Archive). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["மூன்றாவது நாயகர்கள் - பகுதி 4 | ஜெய்சங்கர் எனும் மூடிமறைக்கப்பட்ட அற்புதம்!"](https://www.newstm.in/news/cinema/special-article/45197-third-rank-heroes-of-tamil-cinema-a-wonderful-actor-jai-shankar.html). *newstm* (in Tamil). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190330061911/https://www.newstm.in/news/cinema/special-article/45197-third-rank-heroes-of-tamil-cinema-a-wonderful-actor-jai-shankar.html) from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2019. ## External links - [*Kadhalithal Podhuma*](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8983308/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier)) v t e Modern Theatres Key people T. R. Sundaram (founder) Films produced 1930s Modern Girl (1935) Bandit of the Air (1936) Country Girl (1936) Modern Lady (1936) Modern Youth (1937) Mr. Ammanchi (1937) Naveena Nirupama (1937) Padma Jothi (1937) Sathi Ahalya (1937) Balan (1938) Dhaksha Yagnam (1938) Kambar (1938) Maya Mayavan (1938) Mayuradhawaja (1938) Santhanadevan (1938) Thayumanavar (1938) Maanikka Vaasakar (1939) Manmadha Vijayam (1939) Sathyavaani (1939) Sri Sankarachariyar (1939) 1940s Harihara Maya (1940) Raja Yogam (1940) Sathyavaani (1940) Sathi Mahananda (1940) Sathi Murali (1940) Uthama Puthiran (1940) Vikrama Oorvasi (1941) Bhaktha Gowri (1941) Dhayalan (1941) Ashok (1942) Manonmani (1942) Sathi Suganya (1942) Sivalinga Satchi (1942) Arundhathi (1943) Dewan Bahadur (1943) Soorapuli (1943) Sow Sow (1944) Rajarajeswari (1944) Burma Rani (1945) Chitra (1946) Sangram (1946) Subhathra (1946) 1000 Thalaivangi Apoorva Chinthamani (1947) Sulochana (1947) Adhithan Kanavu (1948) Ahimasa Yuddham (1948) Bhojan (1948) 1950s Thigambara Samiar (1950) Manthiri Kumari (1950) Maaya Rambha (1950) Ponmudi (1950) Aada Janma (1951) Sarvadhikari (1951) Kaadu (1952) The Jungle (1952) Atthinti Kapuram (1952) Kalyani (1952) Savathiporu (1952) Valayapathi (1952) Mangala Gowri (1953) Thirumbi Paar (1953) Deva Kannika (1954) Illara Jothi (1954) Sugam Enge (1954) Kathanayaki (1955) Maheswari (1955) Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (1956) Pasavalai (1956) Aravalli (1957) Kitna Badal Gaya Insan (1957) Veera Kankanam (1957) Petra Maganai Vitra Annai (1958) Engal Kuladevi (1959) Thalai Koduthaan Thambi (1959) Vannakili (1959) 1960s Anna Chellalu (1960) Kaithi Kannayiram (1960) Kandam Becha Kottu (1961) Kumudham (1961) Modern Girl (1961) Kavitha (1962) Kattu Roja (1963) Konjum Kumari (1963) Yarukku Sontham (1963) Amma Enge (1964) Chitrangi (1964) Vallavanukku Vallavan (1965) Iru Vallavargal (1966) Monagallaku Monagadu (1966) Vallavan Oruvan (1966) Ethirigal Jakkirathai (1967) Kadhalithal Podhuma (1967) Evaru Monagadu (1968) Naangu Killadigal (1969) 1970s CID Shankar (1970) Justice Viswanathan (1971) Nenu Manishine (1971) Karunthel Kannayiram (1972) Thedi Vandha Lakshmi (1973) Prayachitham (1974) Kaali Koyil Kabali (1979) Vallavan Varugiraan (1979) 1990s Jenanaayakan (1999) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Kadhalithal Podhuma](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kadhalithal_Podhuma) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kadhalithal_Podhuma?action=history)). 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