Strains caused by love) is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Joseph Thaliath Jr and produced under Citadel Studios.

The film stars Jaishankar and Vanisri, the latter's debut in Tamil cinema.

[1][2] Kathal Paduthum Padu was directed by Joseph Thaliath Jr and produced by Dominic Joseph under the banner of Citadel Studios.

[5] This film marked Vanisri's first lead role in Tamil.

[10] Kathal Paduthum Padu was released on 7 October 1966,[8] and became a commercial success.