Ezhai Padum Padu

Ezhai Padum Padu is a 1950 Indian Tamil language film directed by K. Ramnoth. It was simultaneously shot in Telugu as Beedala Patlu. It was an adaptation of Les Misérables, Victor Hugo's 1862 novel. The film was released on Diwali day. For his memorable portrayal of Javert in this film, N. Seetharaman came to be called as Javert Seetharaman. It was produced by S. M. Sriramulu Naidu of Pakshiraja Studios. Plot Tough and ruthless Police Inspector Javert recaptures a small-time criminal Kandhan who has escaped from prison. Kandhan turns a new leaf with the help of a Christian Bishop. When he is released from prison he starts a glass making company. He changes his identity and becomes successful. He becomes the mayor of his town. Inspector Javert finds out about his new life and threatens to expose him. On one occasion Kandhan saves Javert's life. Javert commits suicide unable to turn Kandhan in to the authorities out of his sense of gratitude. Cast Cast according to the opening credits of the film Male Cast V. Nagayya as Kandhan Dayalan T. S. Balaiah as Ramgopal T. S. Durairaj as Masilamani Mudaliar Serukulathur Sama as Christian Bishop (Saadhu Uthamar) N. Seetharaman as Inspector Javar V. Gopalakrishnan as Umakandhan Kali N. Rathnam as Nagam M. R. Swaminathan as Nagan's Cousin S. Peer Mohamed as Vedhagiri Mudaliar Nat Annaji Rao as Judge T. K. Kalyanam as Ranga Das Male Support Cast K. S. Kanaiah, S. V. Shanmugam Pillai, S. V. Shanmugam, V. S. Rao, Manickam