Punar Janmam (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1961, Punar Janmam is a drama film directed by R. S. Mani, running about 148 minutes. “Rebirth” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Punar Janmam (Rebirth) is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by R. S. Mani. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, Ragini and P. Kannamba in lead roles. The film, produced by N. S. Diraviyam under Vijaya Films banner, had musical score by T. Chalapathi Rao and was released on 21 April 1961.
Who’s in it. Punar Janmam stars Sivaji Ganesan as Shankar, Padmini as Parvathi, Ragini as Pushpa and P. Kannamba as Shankar's mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Punar Janmam has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Punar Janmam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Punar Janmam tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Punar Janmam (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Punar Janmam change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Punar Janmam worth watching?
- Punar Janmam holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Punar Janmam?
- Punar Janmam stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, Ragini, P. Kannamba and M. S. Sundari Bai.
- When was Punar Janmam released?
- Punar Janmam was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 148 minutes.