Mannathi Mannan

<p>Dancer Chitra and prince of Uraiyur Manivannan fall in love with each other after meeting in a dance competition. However, Chola King Kanikannan also desires Chitra. Meanwhile, Manivannan’s father, the Cheran King sends his minister, seeking the hand of Karpagavalli, daughter of King Karigala, for his son. But the King thwarts this proposal, talking ill of the heredity of Manivannan’s mother. Unable to bear his mother being insulted, Manivannan goes to the Chola kingdom and abducts Karpagavalli. In the meantime, a dacoit, played very cleverly by Kanikannan, forces Manivannan to marry Karpagavalli. Cast according to the opening credits of the film The music composed by . The song “Aadatha Manamum” is based on raga. was released on 19 October 1960, during . It was previously scheduled for 30 September. wrote “the story could have been very well developed in a different way [..] Anyway the picture is replete with romance, dance and fight” and praised the performances of star cast including Padmini. Kanthan of called it a very ordinary film, but good by Ramachandran standards. Despite facing competition from , , and , released on the same day, the film became a commercial success. It achieved status in Tamil cinema, and the song “Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiada” helped Ramachandran become a “cultural icon”.</p>