Padikkadha Medhai (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1960, Padikkadha Medhai is a notable film directed by A. Bhimsingh.
What it’s about. Chandrasekaran, an industrialist, is very successful in his business and has a loving family. His three sons and two daughters live happily as one family. He brings up an orphan, Rangan (Sivaji Ganesan), who is utterly devoted to the family. Calamity strikes the family in the form of loss in business. The last daughter's marriage gets cancelled. The brothers and their wives ill-treat their parents and Rangan and his wife. Seeing this Chandrasekaran has no choice to ask Rangan and his wife leave their house. Aftermath Chandrasekaran dies a broken-hearted man leaving his wife and youngest daughter to be in their children's merciless hospitality. Rangan, with his simplicity and pure-hardheartedness, takes it upon himself to look after the mother and sister. In the end, he proves that love and affection is the greatest wealth.
Who’s in it. Padikkadha Medhai stars Sivaji Ganesan as Rangan, Sowcar Janaki as Rangan's Wife, S. V. Ranga Rao and P. Kannamba, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Padikkadha Medhai has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Padikkadha Medhai page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Padikkadha Medhai (1960)?
- In US, Padikkadha Medhai is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Padikkadha Medhai worth watching?
- Padikkadha Medhai holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Padikkadha Medhai?
- Padikkadha Medhai stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, S. V. Ranga Rao, P. Kannamba and T. S. Dorairaj.
- When was Padikkadha Medhai released?
- Padikkadha Medhai was released in 1960.