Bale Pandiya (1962 film)

Bravo Pandiya) is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language comedy film produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu.

The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, M. R. Radha and Devika, with K. Balaji, Vasanthi and Sandhya in supporting roles.

Shortly before his trip to the United States in May 1962,[3] Sivaji Ganesan had signed up for a film titled Bale Pandiya, produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu under Padmini Pictures.

Ganesan believed himself to hold the "world record of completing a film in eleven days time."

[2] According to Panthulu's son Ravishankar, the entire film was completed in 15 days, with shooting going on simultaneously in three places.

[8][9] "Neeye Unakku Endrum" is set in the Carnatic raga known as Suddha Dhanyasi (Dhani in Hindustani classical music),[10][11] and attained popularity.

[14] Sekar and Sundar of Ananda Vikatan praised the film for its comedy and Ganesan's triple role performance.

[15] Kanthan of Kalki, however, gave a less positive review, praising Ganesan and Radha's multiple role performances, but criticising the direction and cinematography.