Mannathi Mannan
| Mannadhi Mannan | |
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| Directed by | M. Natesan |
| Written by | Kannadasan |
| Story by | Kannadasan |
| Produced by | M. Natesan |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Anjali Devi Padmini P. S. Veerappa |
| Cinematography | G. K. Ramu C. J. Mohan |
| Edited by | C. P. Jambulingam S. Krishnamoorthy Rajan |
| Music by | Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy |
Production company | Natesh Art Pictures |
| Distributed by | Natesh Art Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 172 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamili |
Mannadhi Mannan ("King of Kings") is a 1960 Indian 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–Ramamoorthy 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References
- ^ "Mannadhi Mannan". mgrroop. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "Mannadhi Mannan Cast & Crew". spicyonion. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "Mannadhi Mannan Review". hindu. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "Mannadhi Mannan Records". srimgr. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
- ^ "Mannadhi Mannan Songs". raaga. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
External links
- Watch acham enbathu madamaiyadA song on YouTube
- Watch kaNgal irandum song on YouTube
- Watch AdAtha manamum uNdo song on YouTube
- Watch kaniya kaniya mazhalai pesum kaNmaNi song on YouTube
- Watch kalaiyOdu kalandhadhu song on YouTube
- Watch nIyO nAnO yAr nilavE song on YouTube
- Watch engaLin rAni song on YouTube
- Watch avaLA ivaLA thErnthu edu song on YouTube
- Watch Adum mayilE azhagu mayilE song on YouTube
- Watch kAdu thazhaikka vaitthAl.... kanniyar peRumai kUrunggadi song on YouTube