Parasakthi (1952)
Parasakthi is a 1952 Indian Tamil social melodrama film directed by R. Krishnan and S. Panju. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan in his debut, while Pandari Bai, Sriranjani Jr., S. S. Rajendran and S. V. Sahasranamam appear in supporting roles. It was jointly produced by National Pictures and AVM Productions, and is based on a stage drama titled Parasakthi, written by Pavalar Balasundaram. The film narrates the misfortunes that befall the members of a Tamil family during World War II, and how the members face their individual fate and reunite at the end.
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