Maanavan


Maanavan is a 1970 Tamil-language film was directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar under his productions Dhandayudhapani Films. The script were written by Balamurugan. Music by Shankar - Ganesh assets to the film. The film starring Jaishankar and Muthuraman lead with Sowcar Janaki, Lakshmi, Nagesh and Sachu played pivotal roles. Kamal Haasan appears only for a dance sequence along with Kutty Padmini. This was Kamal Haasan's first adult role after a 7-year hiatus. The film also marks the debut of many character actors and comedians like Pandu, Kathadi Ramamurthy among others.

Cast

;Guest Appearances
Music was by Shankar - Ganesh and lyrics were written by Vaali and Tiruchi Thyagarajan.
NoTitleSingerLength
1"Chinna Chinna Pappa"P. Susheela03:52
2"One and Two Mudhal"L. R. Eswari
3"Kalyaana Ramanukku"S. P. Balasubramanyam, P. Susheela03:26
4"Visiladichan Kunjugala"T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela03:40

Reception

The Indian Express called it "obviously an attempt to educate the students to be on their best behaviour". The reviewer praised the performances of actors, calling Sowkar Janaki "she stands out amongst the cast" while Muthuraman "puts in a breezy performance".