A story of two rival kings, (R. Balasubramaniam, T.E. Krishnamachari); Sivaji Ganesan is the son of the latter. Krishnamachari is under the influence of an ambitious spiritual guru (Nambiar) who manipulates the king for his own ends. The prince works hard to prevent him from achieving his designs. He moves around the kingdom incognito fighting for people's rights. During this time he meets and falls in love with a dancer (Padmini). The rival king's daughter Lalitha is also in love with him. The wily advisor (Veerappa) of the other king tries to work out things in his favor and marry the dancer. After many twists and turns, the villains are exposed and the princess sacrifices her love in favor of the dancer.
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Sivaji Ganesan
Vijayan
Known for
Padayappa
Padmini
Kauveri
Known for
Mera Naam Joker
N.S. Krishnan
N. S. Krishnan
Manimozhi
Also in
Chandralekha
Nallathambi
M. N. Nambiar
Gnananandar
Also in
Gentleman
Baba
P. S. Veerappa
Senganal
Also in
Nadodi Mannan
Anandha Jodhi
Lalitha
amutha
Also in
Devadasu
Ezhai Padum Paadu
T. A. Madhuram
thangam
Also in
Chandralekha
Mudhal Thedhi
D. Balasubramaniam
Nellaiyappar
Also in
Udayanan Vasavadatta
Apoorva Sagodharargal
T. D. Kusalakumari
Performer
Also in
Ratha Kanneer
Manmadha Leelai
Ragini
Kurathi
Also in
Aadhi Raat Ke Baad
Ye Dil Kisko Doon
T.E. Krishnamachariar
Arulnirai King
Also in
Chandralekha
Gnana Soundari
D. Yoganand Director · A. S. A. Samy Writer V. B. Natarajan Editor
First release January 12, 1955 · Produced in India
Production
India
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Languages
Original language
Tamil
Spoken on screen
Tamil
Release dates
India · January 12, 1955
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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