Mani Magudam is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language historical action film, directed by S. S. Rajendran and written by M. Karunanidhi. The film stars Rajendran, C. R. Vijayakumari, Jayalalithaa,and M. N. Nambiar. Based on Karunanidhi's play of the same name, it was released on 9 December 1966.[1][2]
| Mani Magudam | |
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Theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | S. S. Rajendran |
| Written by | M. Karunanidhi |
| Based on | Mani Magudam by M. Karunanidhi |
| Produced by | D. V. Narayanasami |
| Starring | S. S. Rajendran C. R. Vijayakumari Jayalalithaa M. N. Nambiar |
| Cinematography | T. M. Sundarababu |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | R. Sudarsanam |
Production | S.S.R. Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 128 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
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A group of revolutionaries from Manimagudapuram raise a revolt against their king and try to establish democracy in their kingdom. However, they do not know that their king is a kindhearted man.
Mani Magudam is based on Karunanidhi's play of the same name. While Rajendran, the lead actor of the play, reprised his role in the film adaptation, Manorama was replaced by Vijayakumari as the lead actress.[3][4]
The music was composed by R. Sudarsanam.[5]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
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| "Aathavan Uthiththaan" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 04:09 |
| "Naan Vantha Paathai" | T. M. Soundararajan | Vaali | 03:19 |
| "O Ho Paar Intha Pakkam" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 03:11 |
| "Valiyor Silar" | T. M. Soundararajan | Bharathidasan | 03:10 |
| "Thathi Sellum" | T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela | Vaali | 03:10 |
Kalki noted that, among the three roles portrayed by Rajendran, only the insane one was worth applauding.[6]
