The Wages of Sin) is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Durai.

The film stars R. Muthuraman, Prameela and Sumithra.

The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh, with lyrics by Alangudi Somu.

[4] Paavathin Sambalam was released on 9 December 1978.

[5] P. S. M. of Kalki said the story had many disgusting and confusing moments.