Manohara

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Sivaji Ganesan

Manohara

Age : N/A | Popularity : 36%

Girija

Princess

Age : N/A | Popularity : 4%

P. Kannamba

Queen's Mother

Age : 52 | Popularity : 10%

Pandari Bai

Age : N/A | Popularity : 35%

Kaaka Radhakrishnan

Age : N/A | Popularity : 19%

Javar Seetharaman

Age : N/A | Popularity : 23%

T. P. Muthulakshmi

Age : N/A | Popularity : 12%

T. R. Rajakumari

Age : 77 | Popularity : 17%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Sound	Music	M. S. Viswanathan
Directing	Director	L. V. Prasad
Production	Producer	M. Somasundaram
Department	Role	Name

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