This is a promise) is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Shankar.

The film was produced by G. N. Velumani under his own banner Saravana Pictures and was directed by K. Shankar.

Hema Malini, who later became a leading Bollywood actress, made her acting debut with this film, appearing as a dancer in the song "Singari".

[5] The song "Saravana Poigaiyil" which became hugely popular was initially supposed to be penned by Vaali; however the film's producer Velumani felt Vaali's talent would be wasted by writing a single track to which Viswanathan agreed and chose Kannadasan who penned the number.

[9] T. M. Ramachandran wrote in Sport and Pastime, "Producer G N Velumani and director K Shankar have shaped the film in a praise-worthy manner There are of course flaws here and there but the good points outweigh the bad".