Mani Magudam
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.
Plot
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.Cast
- S. S. Rajendran as King Mani Maaran/Puthumai Pithan
- C. R. Vijayakumari as Alli
- Jayalalitha as Poongodi/Kalarani
- M. N. Nambiar as Raja Guru/Veera Mahendran
- S. A. Natarajan as Diwan Gunaselar
- Manorama as Vanchi
- A. Karunanidhi as Ulagappan, Vanchi's brother
- O. A. K. Thevar as Ponnazhagan,
- "En Thangai" Natarajan
- R. V. Udayappa as Marutheeran
- N. S. K. Kolappan as Azhangappan
- S. V. Sahasranamam in Guest appearance
- Nagesh as Anandhan in Guest appearance
Production
Soundtrack
The music was composed by R. Sudarsanam.| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
| "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 |