Pathi Bakthi

Pathi Bakthi
Pathi Bakthi
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	A. Bhimsingh
Screenplay by	A. Bhimsingh
Story by	M. S. Solaimalai
Produced by	A. Bhimsingh
Starring	Sivaji Ganesan; Savitri
Cinematography	G. Vittal Rao
Edited by	A. Bhimsingh
Music by	Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
Production; company	Buddha Pictures
Release date	14 March 1958;
Running time	181 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Pathi Bakthi (transl. Devotion to Husband) is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A. Bhimsingh, starring Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri and M. N. Rajam. It was released on 14 March 1958.

Plot

The narrative follows a woman's unwavering devotion and loyalty to her husband while navigating marital struggles and financial hardships brought on by her husband's alcoholism.

Cast

Cast adapted from the film's song book and the opening credits:

Male cast

Sivaji Ganesan as Pandiyan
Gemini Ganesan as Moorthy
V. Nagayya (guest) as Butha Bhikshu
T. S. Balaiah (guest) as Sanyasi
K. A. Thangavelu as Parameswaran Pillai
Chandrababu as Kalaipithan
M. R. Santhanam as Nallasivam Pillai
Krishnan as Thirupathy
Rama Rao as Iyer
Karikol Raju as Home Owner
Balakrishnan

Female cast

Savithri as Alli, Bhagyam
M. N. Rajam as Marikozhunthu
Vijayakumari as Nalini
C. K. Saraswathi as Meenakshi
M. S. Saroja as Mohana
K. Malathi (guest) as Dancer
Angamuthu, Uma, Patti
Radhabhai

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, while the lyrics were penned by Pattukkottai Kalyanasundaram.

Song	Singers	Length
"Ambigaye Muthu Mariyamma"	T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela	03:26
"Veedu Nokki Odi Vandha"	T. M. Soundararajan	03:13
"Veedu Nokki Odi Vandha" (pathos)	T. M. Soundararajan	03:13
"Iraipodum Manidharukee"	P. Susheela	03:04
"Chinnachiru Kanmalar"	P. Susheela	03:28
"Dharmamembar...Indha Thinnai Pechu"	T. M. Soundararajan & J. P. Chandrababu	05:20
"Kokkara Kokkarako Sevale"	T. M. Soundararajan & Jikki	03:09
"Rock Rock Rock n Roll"	J. P. Chandrababu & V. N. Sundaram	04:47
"Kosari Kosari"	J. P. Chandrababu	02:29
"Paappaa Un Appaavai"	A. M. Rajah	01:08

Pathi Bakthi (Telugu) Songs

The music was composed by T. Chalapathi Rao. Lyrics were by Sri Sri.

Song	Singers	Length
"Ambikaye Talli Mariyamma"	Pithapuram Nageswara Rao & P. Susheela	03:26
"Veeduleni Guduleni Dasari"	Ghantasala	03:13
"Veeduleni Guduleni Chinnadi" (pathos)	Madhavapeddi Satyam	03:13
"Chedipovu Mnujulake"	P. Susheela	03:04
"Chini Chini Kannula"	P. Susheela	03:28
"Ee Neethulu Palike Peddalanu"	Ghantasala & K. Apppa Rao	05:20
"Tamasha Rock Rock"	Pithapuram Nageswara Rao & Jikki	03:09
"Rock Rock Rock n Roll"	J. P. Chandrababu & V. N. Sundaram	04:47
"Kosari Kosari"	J. P. Chandrababu	02:29

Reception

References

↑ "41–50". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
↑ பத்தி பக்தி (song book) (in Tamil). Chennai: Asian Printers. 1958.
↑ Neelamegam, G. (2014). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 149.
↑ காந்தன் (30 March 1958). "பத்தி பக்தி". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 20–21. Retrieved 26 September 2024 – via Internet Archive.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

External links

Pathi Bakthi at IMDb

[nadigarthilakam-1] "41–50". nadigarthilagam.com. Archived from the original on 14 July 2011. Retrieved 13 April 2017.

[2] பத்தி பக்தி (song book) (in Tamil). Chennai: Asian Printers. 1958.

[3] Neelamegam, G. (2014). Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil) (1st ed.). Chennai: Manivasagar Publishers. p. 149.

[4] காந்தன் (30 March 1958). "பத்தி பக்தி". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 20–21. Retrieved 26 September 2024 – via Internet Archive.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

v t e Works of A. Bhimsingh
1950s	Ammaiyappan (1954) Raja Rani (1956) Thirumanam (1958) Pathi Bakthi (1958) Bhaaga Pirivinai (1959) Sahodhari (1959) President Panchaksharam (1959) Ponnu Vilayum Bhoomi (1959)
1960s	Petra Manam (1960) Padikkadha Medhai (1960) Kalathur Kannamma (1960) Aai Phirse Bahar (1960) Pasamalar (1961) Palum Pazhamum (1961) Paava Mannippu (1961) Bandha Pasam (1962) Senthamarai (1962) Main Chup Rahungi (1962) Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962) Padithal Mattum Podhuma (1962) Rakhi (1962) Paar Magaley Paar (1963) Pachhai Vilakku (1964) Pooja Ke Phool (1964) Pazhani (1965) Khandan (1965) Santhi (1965) Sadhu Mirandal (1966) Paaladai (1967) Mehrban (1967) Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968) Gauri (1968) Aadmi (1968) Bhai Bahen (1969)
1970s	Paadhukaappu (1970) Gopi (1970) Oke Kutumbham (1970) Sub Ka Saathi (1972) Maalik (1972) Joroo Ka Ghulam (1972) Loafer (1973) Paadha Poojai (1974) Naya Din Nai Raat (1974) Raagam (1975) Bhagyashalulu (1975) Kanavan Manaivi (1976) Chiranjeevi (1976) Bangaru Manishi (1976) Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1977) Yaaron Ka Yaar (1977) Nirakudam (1977) Sneham (1977) Nee Vazha Vendum (1977) Evaru Devudu (1977) Vamsha Jyothi (1978) Oru Nadigai Natakam Parkiral (1978) Mishiha Charitram (1978) Kai Pidithaaval (1978) Maattoly (1978) Iraivan Kodutha Varam (1978) Karunamayudu (1978) Karunai Ullam (1978)