Parakkum Pavai

Parakkum Pavai (; ) is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by T. R. Ramanna, starring M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi, Kanchana and J. P. Chandrababu. The film was released on 11 November 1966 and averagely grossed, having run in theatres for 80 days.
Plot.
Jeeva, the son of a businessman, promises a dying man Vedhachalam, that he will take care of his daughter Kala. To do so, he obtains employment as a trapeze artist in the National Circus.
Production.
"Parakkum Paavai" was produced and directed by T. R. Ramanna under R. R. Pictures, and written by Sakthi T. K. Krishnasamy. Cinematography was handled by M. A. Rehman. The film was prominently shot in an actual circus location.
Soundtrack.
The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
Release and reception.
"Parakkum Pavai" was released on 11 November 1966. "The Indian Express" wrote, "Spectacular thrills, spills, breathtaking serial feats and a dazzling display of acrobatics highlight R. R. Pictures "Parakkum Pavai" [...] a social drama set against an exciting panorama of circus life." Despite this, according to historian Randor Guy, the film was not a major success as it ran for only 80 days in theatres.