Mannadhi Mannan
Mannadhi Mannan மன்னாதி மன்னன் |
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Directed by | M. Natesan |
Produced by | M. Natesan |
Written by | Kannadasan |
Story by | Kannadasan |
Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Anjali Devi Padmini P. S. Veerappa |
Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
Cinematography | G. K. Ramu C. J. Mohan |
Edited by | C. P. Jambulingam S. Krishnamoorthy Rajan |
Production
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Natesh Art Pictures
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Distributed by | Natesh Art Pictures |
Release dates
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19 October 1960[1] |
Running time
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172 mins |
Country | ![]() |
Language | Tamili |
Mannadhi Mannan (Tamil: மன்னாதி மன்னன்) is a Tamil language swashbuckler film directed and produced by M. Natesan. The film features M. G. Ramachandran, Anjali Devi and Padmini in lead roles. The film, written by Kannadasan, had musical score by [[Viswanathan–Ramamoort5 hy]] and was released on diwali 1960.[2] The film achieve cult status and remembered for the melodious music, meaningful lyrics and dialogue, the dances by Padmini, Ragini and Anjali Devi and the impressive performance by MGR, and the opening song, ‘Acchham Enbathu' helped MGR become a cultural icon.[3] Though the on-screen presentation by Natesan appears somewhat disjointed, the film sustains interest, managed to run 90 days in theatres and fared well at the box office[4]
Plot
Dancer Chitra (Padmini) and prince of Uraiyur Manivannan (M.G. Ramachandran) fall in love with each other after meeting in a dance competition. However, Chola King Kanikannan also desires Chitra. Meanwhile, Manivannan’s father, the Cheran King sends his minister, seeking the hand of Karpagavalli, daughter of King Karigala, for his son.
But the King thwarts this proposal, talking ill of the heredity of Manivannan’s mother. Unable to bear his mother being insulted, Manivannan goes to the Chola kingdom and abducts Karpagavalli. In the meantime, a decoit, played very cleverly by Kanikannan, forces Manivannan to marry Karpagavalli.
Cast
Actor | Role |
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M. G. Ramachandran | Prince Manivannan |
Anjali Devi | Princess Karpagavalli |
Padmini | Chithra |
P. S. Veerappa | King Kanikannan |
Ragini | |
M. G. Chakrapani | King Karikala Chozhan |
G. Sakunthala | Mangaiyarkarasi |
Kuladeivam V. R. Rajagopal |
Crew
- Producer: M. Natesan
- Production Company: Natesh Art Pictures
- Director: M. Natesan
- Music: Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy
- Lyrics: Kannadasan & A. Maruthakasi
- Story: Kannadasan
- Dialogues: Kannadasan
- Art Direction: V. Madhavan Pillai
- Editing: C. P. Jambulingam, S. Krishnamoorthy & Rajan
- Choreography: P. S. Gopalakrishnan & Rajkumar
- Cinematography: G. K. Ramu & C. J. Mohan
- Stunt: None
- Audiography: G. V. Ramanan, P. Gopalakrishnan & R. N. Meenatchi Sundaram
- Songs Recording: T. S. Rangasamy
- Dance: Lakshmi Rajyam, Rita, T. S. Jayanthi, T. S. Kamala, D. Madhuri, T. K. Rajeswari, Revathi, Sakunthala, C. R. Mohana, G. Bala, G. Sundari, Leela, N. Meera, B. Santha, K. Rajeswari, M. V. Rajamma, Vitoba, J. N. Rajam, G. Kamal, Nagu & P. T. Saroja
Soundtrack
The music composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[5] Lyrics by Kannadasan & A. Maruthakasi. Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, Seerkazhi Govindarajan, P. B. Sreenivas, S. C. Krishnan, M. L. Vasanthakumari, P. Suseela, K. Jaiimuna Rani, P. Leela, Jikki, L. R. Eswari & L. R. Anjali.
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
1 | Aadadha Manamum Undo | T. M. Soundararajan & M. L. Vasanthakumari | A. Maruthakasi | 03:59 |
2 | Aadum Mayile Azhagu Mayile | K. Jamuna Rani & L. R. Eswari | 02:28 | |
3 | Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiada | T. M. Soundararajan | Kannadasan | 03:09 |
4 | Avala Ivala Therndhu Edu | L. R. Eswari & L. R. Anjali | 02:38 | |
5 | Engalin Rani | Jikki & K. Jamuna Rani | A. Maruthakasi | 04:11 |
6 | Kangal Irandum Unnai | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 04:04 |
7 | Kaaduthazhaikka.... Kanniyar Perumai | S. C. Krishnan & P. Leela | 04:53 | |
8 | Kaaviri Thaaye Kaaviri Thaaye | K. Jamuna Rani | 03:08 | |
9 | Kadhar Kozhunan | Seerkazhi Govindarajan | ||
10 | Kalaiyodu Kalandhadhu Unmai | M. L. Vasanthakumari | 03:39 | |
11 | Kaniya Kaniya Mazhalai Pesum | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Suseela | 03:57 | |
12 | Neeyo Nano Yaar Nilave | P. B. Sreenivas, K. Jamuna Rani & P. Suseela | 03:29 | |
13 | Paadupatta Thannale | S. C. Krishnan | ||
14 | Thandai Kondu | T. M. Soundararajan |
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External links
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