Paithiyakkaran (Eng: The Mad Man) is a 1947 Tamil film produced by and starring N. S. Krishnan. It was based on the play of the same name staged by Krishnan’s drama troupe.
It was the first film for Krishnan after his acquittal in the Lakshmikanthan murder case. M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) played a supporting role in the film.
When N. S. Krishnan was in prison for the Lakshmikanthan murder case, his wife and comedian T. A. Mathuram started a drama troupe called N. S. K Nataka Sabha. The troupe mainly staged plays written by and starring S. V. Sahasranamam.
Directed by – Krishnan-Panju
Produced by – D. Ramaswamy
Written by – S. V. Sahasranamam
Starring – N. S. Krishnan, M. G. R, T. A. Mathuram, S. V. Sahasranamam, D. Balasubramaniam, S. J. Kantha
Music by – C. R. Subburaman & M. S. Gnanamani
Cinematography – P. S. Selvarasu
Edited by – Panchami
Production – N. S. K. Pictures
Release dates – 26 September 1947
Running time – 180 min. (16,201 Feet)
Country – India
Language – Tamil
