Paavai Vilakku is a 1960 Tamil-language film directed by K. Somu and produced by T. Vijayarangam and V. K. Gopanna under the banner of Sri Vijayagopal Pictures. Paavai vilakku stars Sivaji Ganesan in the title role along with Sowcar Janaki, Pandari Bai, M. N. Rajam and Kumari Kamala in supporting roles. The screenplay is written by A. P. Nagarajan which is inspired from Paavai Vilakku by Akilan. The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Cinematography was done by V. K. Gopanna and editing by T. Vijayarangam and K. Thurairaj. The movie has a running time of 170 minutes. It was released on 18th October 1960. Distribution rights for the film were acquired by Sivaji Films.