Manohara produced by M. Somasundaram. The Sivaji Ganesan-L. V. Prasad production was distinct, becoming a cult classic. Karunanidhi virtually rewrote Mudaliar’s play, introducing interesting changes like the climactic sequence for which he drew inspiration from “Samson and Delilah”, especially the part where the blind Samson pushes the pillars down. Mu. Karunanidhi’s writing was superb with a contemporary touch. His dialogue had punch, satire, wit and humour. Sivaji Ganesan was excellent in his dialogue delivery and P. Kannamba who played the queen mother was equally brilliant. Her line, ‘Poruthathu podhum, pongi ezhu, maganey’, became quite famous.
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Sivaji Ganesan
Manohara
Known for
Padayappa
Girija
Princess
Also in
Aradhana
Pathala Bhairavi
M. S. Viswanathan
Vishwamitter Adil
L. V. Prasad
Also in
Raja Paarvai
Kalidas
M Somasundaram
P. Kannamba
Queen's Mother
Also in
Kannagi
Gnana Soundari
M Karunanidhi
M. Somasundaram
Pandari Bai
Also in
Andha Naal
Abba! Aa Hudugi
L. V. Prasad
Kaaka Radhakrishnan
Known for
Iruvar
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L. V. Prasad Director · M. Karunanidhi Writer M.A. Thirumugham Editor
First release March 3, 1954
Production
NH Studioz
Production
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Original language
Tamil
Spoken on screen
Tamil
Release dates
India · March 3, 1954
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