Mannavan Vanthaanadi

<p>The film’s title is derived from a song from (1967), continuing director Madhavan’s penchant for naming his films after songs. During the filming of a scene where Nambiar’s character calls for his henchmen to tie up Nagesh’s character, the actor improvised and called for “Madhava” and “Balamuruga”, adapting the names of Madhavan and the writer Balamurugan. When Nambiar offered to reshoot the scene speaking the originally scripted names, Madhavan refused and decided the new names also be recorded during dubbing. The music was composed by . was released on 2 August 1975, by . The magazine positively reviewed the film, giving it the label “Tharamaana padam” (classy film), appreciating Ganesan’s performance and Balamurugan’s writing. Kanthan of called the story ordinary, but appreciated the dialogues. The film was also reviewed by , and .</p>