Manamalai


Manamalai is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Chitrapu Narayana Rao and written by Vindhan. It is based on the 1914 novel Parineeta by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Savitri. It was released on 14 February 1958, and failed commercially.

Plot

Shekhar and Lalitha are lovers, but their romance is interrupted by Kumar, a wealthy young man.

Cast

Manamalai, directed by Chitrapu Narayana Rao and written by Vindhan, is based on the novel Parineeta by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. It was produced by Sriram under Janatha Pictures.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Vedha. Lyrics were written by Gopalakrishna Bharati, Saravanabavanandhar, Lakshmanadass, Villiputhan & A. Maruthakasi.
Playback singers are T. M. Soundararajan, Seerkazhi Govindarajan, P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela, P. Leela, Radha Jayalakshmi and S. Janaki.
S. No.Song TitleSingersLyricslength
1"Nadanam Aadinaar"Radha Jayalakshmi & P.LeelaGopalakrishna Bharati05:11
2"Theynozhugu Senthamizh"Seergazhi GovindarajanSaravanabavanandhar07:03
3"Nilaiyaaga Veesudhae"S. JanakiLakshmanadass03:00
4"Nadakkaadhu Jambam Palikkaadhu"T. M. Soundararajan & P. SusheelaVilliputhan02:14
5"Nenjam Alai Modhave"P. B. SreenivasA. Maruthakasi06:04
6"Pennaana Pedhai Vaazhvile"P. Susheela03:03

Release and reception

Manamalai was released on 14 February 1958, and failed commercially.