Ezhai Padum Padu

Ezhai Padum Padu English Plight of the Poor is a 1950 Indian Tamil film directed by K. Ramnoth. It was simultaneously released in Telugu as Beedala Patlu. It was an adaptation of Les Misrables by Victor Hugo. The film was released on Deepavali day, 1950 and was a hit. For his memorable portrayal of Inspector Javert in this film, N Seetharaman came to be called as Javert Seetharaman. It was produced by S. M. Sriramulu Naidu of Pakshiraja Studios.

Tough and ruthless Police Inspector Javert Javar Seetharaman recaptures a small time criminal Kandhan Chittor V. Nagaiah who has escaped from prison. Kandhan turns a new leaf with the help of a Christian Bishop Serukulathur Sama. 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 Javerts life. Javert commits suicide unable to turn Kandhan in to the authorities out of his sense of gratitude.The film was released on Deepavali dayNovember, 1950 at Casino cinema, Madras. It was a commercial and critical success. ........

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