Naan Paadum Paadal

Naan Paadum Paadal is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars Sivakumar, Mohan, Ambika and Pandiyan. It was released on 14 April 1984. The film was remade in Telugu as Mangalya Bandham (1985). Plot Gowri is a widowed school teacher who lives with her in-laws. Subramani moves into the same housing complex to stay with his nephew Selvam while he writes his newest novel. He writes under the name CRS and happens to be Gowri's favourite author though she is unaware of his identity. Due to some general misunderstandings, she is initially suspicious of Subramani. On the other hand, he finds Gowri to be intriguing and learns about her past. She was a singer who had fallen in love with a doctor, Anand. With both families' approval, they marry but Anand dies in an accident three days after the wedding. Heartbroken, she gives up singing and has found solace with Anand's family, reading CRS' novels and in teaching children. Gowri soon learns that Subramani is CRS and melts considerably towards him. She sees him as a friend and is often protective of him. Her family notice this change in behaviour and begin to consider the possibility of her marrying Subramani. He is also interested in marrying her but is unsure of her decision. Ultimately, Gowri must decide on which path to continue her life. Cast Sivakumar as C. R. Subramaniam Mohan as Dr Anand Ambika as Shyamala Gowri Pandiyan as Selvam Ilavarasi as Sivagami Sarath Babu as Barath Special appearance Suresh as bus conductor (Special appearance) Shankar–Ganesh in a Special appearance Nalini as Laxmi (Special appearance) Poornam Viswanathan as Rangarajan V. Gopalakrishnan as Anand Father Kamala Kamesh as Maragatham Goundamani as Surya Kumar Senthil as laundryman