The Boat of Life) is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by C. Srinivasan and produced by S. S. Vasan under Gemini Studios.

[1] The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Devika and R. Muthuraman, with S. V. Ranga Rao, K. Balaji R. S. Manohar and M. V. Rajamma in supporting roles.

One of the members of the jury is her father-in-law and complications follow with the husband leaving her and wishing to marry again.

Vaazhkai Padagu is the Tamil remake of Gemini Studios's own Hindi film Zindagi (1964).

[4][5] The magazines Kumudam and Ananda Vikatan wrote positive reviews, primarily praising Devika's performance.