Mannadhi Mannan

Mannadhi Mannan (transl. 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 the lead roles. The film, written by Kannadasan, had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy and was released on 19 October 1960, during Diwali.

Mannadhi Mannan
Theatrical release poster
Directed byM. Natesan
Produced byM. Natesan
Story byKannadasan
StarringM. G. Ramachandran
Anjali Devi
Padmini
Music byViswanathan–Ramamoorthy
CinematographyG. K. Ramu
C. J. Mohan
Edited byC. P. Jambulingam
S. Krishnamoorthy
Rajan
Production
company
Natesh Art Pictures
Release date
  • 19 October 1960 (1960-10-19)
Running time
172 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

Dancer Chitra and prince of Uraiyur Manivannan 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 dacoit, played very cleverly by Kanikannan, forces Manivannan to marry Karpagavalli.

Cast

Cast according to the opening credits of the film

Soundtrack

The music composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[1] Lyrics by Kannadasan & A. Maruthakasi. The song "Aadatha Manamum" is based on Latangi raga.[2]

No.SongSingersLyricsLength
1"Aadadha Manamum Undo"T. M. Soundararajan & M. L. VasanthakumariA. Maruthakasi03:59
2"Aadum Mayile Azhagu Mayile"K. Jamuna Rani & L. R. Eswari02:28
3"Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiada"T. M. SoundararajanKannadasan03:09
4"Avala Ivala Therndhu Edu"L. R. Eswari & L. R. Anjali02:38
5"Engalin Rani"Jikki & K. Jamuna RaniA. Maruthakasi04:11
6"Kangal Irandum Unnai"P. SusheelaKannadasan04:04
7"Kaaduthazhaikka.... Kanniyar Perumai"S. C. Krishnan & P. Leela04:53
8"Kaaviri Thaaye Kaaviri Thaaye"K. Jamuna Rani03:08
9"Kadhar Kozhunan"Seerkazhi Govindarajan
10"Kalaiyodu Kalandhadhu Unmai"M. L. Vasanthakumari03:39
11"Kaniya Kaniya Mazhalai Pesum"T. M. Soundararajan & P. Suseela03:57
12"Neeyo Nano Yaar Nilave"P. B. Sreenivas, K. Jamuna Rani & P. Suseela03:29
13"Paadupatta Thannale"S. C. Krishnan
14"Thandai Kondu"T. M. Soundararajan

Release and reception

Mannathi Mannan was released on 19 October 1960,[3] during Diwali.[4] The Indian Express wrote "the story could have been very well developed in a different way [..] Anyway the picture is replete with romance, dance and fight" and praised the performances of star cast including Padmini.[5] Randor Guy of The Hindu wrote 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".[6] Despite facing competition from Kairasi,[7] Petra Manam,[8] and Paavai Vilakku, released on the same day,[9] the film became a commercial success and "managed to run 92 days in theatres and fared well at the box office. It had to be shifted in view of the new releases of MGR".[6]

References
  1. "Mannadhi Mannan (1960)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 19 March 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  2. Mani, Charulatha (20 July 2012). "Sweet and sour Lathangi". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  3. Film News Anandan (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru [Tamil film history and its achievements] (in Tamil). Sivagami Publishers. Archived from the original on 7 August 2018.
  4. "சரோஜா தேவி: 4. எம்.ஜி.ஆர். சாப்பாடு...!". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 14 May 2016. Archived from the original on 14 November 2018. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  5. "Mannadhi Mannan". The Indian Express. 23 October 1960. p. 3.
  6. Guy, Randor (28 April 2012). "Blast from the past: Mannaathi Mannan (1960)". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 February 2020. Retrieved 7 November 2014.
  7. "Kairasi". The Indian Express. 19 October 1960. p. 10.
  8. "Petra Manam". The Indian Express. 19 October 1960. p. 3.
  9. "Pavai Vilakku". The Indian Express. 19 October 1960. p. 10.
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