Paalum Pazhamum
Paalum Pazhamum
1961, Tamil. Directed by A. Bhimsingh.
Paalum Pazhamum is a 1961 Tamil-language film directed by A. Bhimsingh and featuring Sivaji Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi, Sowcar Janaki and others. Sivaji is a doctor searching for a cancer cure. Saroja Devi is Sivaji's nurse assistant. Sivaji offers to marry her after her father's death. Saroja Devi assists him in his research. After putting in enormous efforts, Sivaji emerges successful in formulating a new drug but Saroja Devi is diagnosed with tuberculosis. Sivaji neglects his duties as a doctor and starts focusing more on Saroja Devi's health. Saroja Devi flees on a train as she does not wish to divert him from his research.
- Runtime
- 3h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- U
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Paalum Pazhamum is streaming on Eros Now Select in India.
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- Released
- 9 September 1961
- Original title
- பாலும் பழமும்
- Country
- India
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Paalum Pazhamum runs 185 minutes (3h 5m).
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Paalum Pazhamum parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Paalum Pazhamum is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Paalum Pazhamum on?
Paalum Pazhamum is streaming on Eros Now Select in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Paalum Pazhamum?
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Who directed Paalum Pazhamum?
Paalum Pazhamum (1961) was directed by A. Bhimsingh and stars Sivaji Ganesan, B. Saroja Devi, Sowcar Janaki.