''Panathukkaga'' () is a 1974 Indian

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-language film produced and directed by M. S. Senthil. It stars

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, Sasikumar,

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and

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play supporting roles. It was a remake of the director's own

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film '' Police Ariyaruthe'' (1973).

worked under Thangappan as his dance assistant in this film. The film was released on 6 December 1974.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, with lyrics written by

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* {{IMDb title, 3420130 1970s Indian films 1970s Tamil-language films 1974 films Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan Tamil-language Indian films